Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 29 Jun 1:50 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Hobbs NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 96 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Hobbs NM
 32.69°N 103.21°W (Elev. 3648 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Jun 29, 2026
2pm MDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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