Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1005.4 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 14 May 8:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Windy.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Windy.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
5:07 pm MDT May 14, 2026
9pm MDT May 14, 2026-6pm MDT May 21, 2026
 
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