Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley
Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
83°F
28°C
| Humidity | 38% |
| Wind Speed | N 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.24 in (1017.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 55°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 82°F (28°C) |
| Last update | 26 Aug 8:53 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
Today
High: 102 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-stormsFriday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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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)
5:06 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
9am MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
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