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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 8:50 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Hobbs NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Hobbs NM
 32.83°N 103.14°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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