Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Fire Weather Watch in effect from April 27, 10:00 AM MDT until April 27, 09:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Overcast and Breezy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	12%
Wind Speed	W 21 G 33 mph
Barometer	29.74 in (1000.9 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	26 Apr 9:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Lakewood NM

Fire Weather Watch April 27, 10:00am until April 27, 09:00pm

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Fire Weather Watch

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Patchy
Blowing Dust
then Mostly
Clear
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Patchy
Blowing Dust
Monday Night
Low: 54 °F
Patchy
Blowing Dust
then Partly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy blowing dust before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Monday

Patchy blowing dust after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Monday Night

Patchy blowing dust before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.