Bering Sea Storms in Alaska; Heavy Rain in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley

A series of Bering Sea storms continues to impact western Alaska this week, with elevated water levels, isolated coastal flooding, high surf, erosion, and strong winds. Tropical moisture will bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms to Hawaii through early Thursday. A few severe thunderstorms are possible over the Upper Mississippi Valley today with some tornado potential. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Oct 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely.  Patchy fog between 3am and 4am. Low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Patchy fog between 3am and 4am. Low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Oct 28, 2026
1pm MDT Oct 28, 2026-6pm MST Nov 3, 2026
 
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