Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from September 22, 12:00 PM MDT until September 24, 06:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	21 Sep 10:53 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

Flood Watch September 22, 12:00pm until September 24, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. East wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.