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Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 16 Apr 6:50 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Lovington NM

Fire Weather Watch April 17, 11:00am until April 17, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 25 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 25 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lovington NM
 32.94°N 103.36°W (Elev. 3924 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am MDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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