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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 29 Jun 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am MDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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