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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

Lat: 32.68°NLon: 103.22°WElev: 3658ft.

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed S 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 24 Aug 12:50 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SSE Maljamar NM

Heat Advisory August 24, 01:38pm until August 24, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 24, 01:38pm until August 24, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SSE Maljamar NM
 32.62°N 103.69°W (Elev. 3566 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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