Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 22 Sep 9:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

Flood Watch September 22, 12:00pm until September 24, 06:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
5:06 am MDT Sep 22, 2026
10am MDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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