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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.64 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Jun 8:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Hobbs NM

Heat Advisory June 17, 08:59pm until June 17, 09:00pm
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    Heat Advisory June 17, 08:59pm until June 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Hobbs NM
 32.7°N 103.13°W (Elev. 3632 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 pm MDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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