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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Sep 9:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

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

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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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 pm MDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Sep 10, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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