Storm System Crossing the Eastern U.S. Early This Week; Critical Fire Weather Over the Central Plains

A storm system shifting across the Great Lakes will bring light to moderate snow over parts of region today. Further south, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of a cold front from Michigan to east Texas. Gusty winds and dry conditions will produce elevated to critical fire weather over the central High Plains today. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 21 Apr 2:50 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Hobbs NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Hobbs NM
 32.63°N 103.12°W (Elev. 3573 ft)
1:46 pm MDT Apr 21, 2025
3pm MDT Apr 21, 2025-6pm MDT Apr 27, 2025
 
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