Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
91°F
33°C
| Humidity | 31% |
| Wind Speed | S 9 mph |
| Barometer | 30.22 in (1016.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 56°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 89°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 10:53 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
Today
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 99. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
11:07 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
11am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
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