Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 5:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Hobbs NM

Flood Watch September 22, 12:00pm until September 24, 06:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers likely after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Hobbs NM
 32.72°N 103.07°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
5:06 am MDT Sep 22, 2026
6am MDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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