Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Jul 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light southeast wind becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light southeast wind becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5817 ft)
9:50 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
10am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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