Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Light Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 9:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Lakewood NM
 32.56°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3317 ft)
10:31 am MST Nov 20, 2025
10am MST Nov 20, 2025-6pm MST Nov 26, 2025
 
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