Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 3:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Lakewood NM
 32.54°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3255 ft)
12:36 am MDT Jul 12, 2026
4am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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