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Severe Weather Outbreak in the Upper Midwest Today

Multiple corridors of severe thunderstorms are expected across the Upper Midwest today and tonight, with a severe weather outbreak including strong tornado potential possible. The most dangerous period is likely during the late afternoon and evening when strong tornado potential should be maximized. Large to very large hail and strong, damaging winds are likely as well. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Apr 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Carlsbad North NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Carlsbad North NM
 32.48°N 104.27°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
5:45 am MDT Apr 28, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Apr 28, 2025-6pm MDT May 4, 2025
 
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