Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed W 18 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1004.2 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 25 Apr 11:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

High Wind Warning April 26, 12:00pm until April 27, 12:00am
Red Flag Warning April 26, 11:00am until April 26, 09:00pm
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High Wind Warning
Red Flag Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy blowing dust before 9pm. Clear, with a low around 57. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Very
    Windy then
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing dust before 9pm. Clear, with a low around 57. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday
Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
12:37 pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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