Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1004.0 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Apr 9:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

Fire Weather Watch April 27, 10:00am until April 27, 09:00pm
High Wind Warning April 26, 12:00pm until April 27, 12:00am
Red Flag Warning April 26, 11:00am until April 26, 09:00pm
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  • Today

    Today: Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing dust before 7pm. Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    then Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Patchy blowing dust before 7pm. Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
5:06 am MDT Apr 26, 2026
10am MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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