Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 7 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Aug 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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