Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 1:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

High Wind Watch April 1, 10:00am until April 2, 12:00am
Fire Weather Watch April 1, 11:00am until April 1, 08:00pm
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High Wind Watch
Fire Weather Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy blowing dust after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Damaging
    Winds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Dust and
    Damaging
    Winds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Windy.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Breezy.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Windy.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Patchy blowing dust after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
Wednesday Night
Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.89°W (Elev. 6883 ft)
12:42 am MDT Mar 31, 2026
2am MDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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