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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms on Wednesday

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding Wednesday across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are also possible centered on central Texas to eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Large hail, damaging wind, and a few tornadoes will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 12:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Lovington NM

Severe T-storm Watch until April 30, 05:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until April 30, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lovington NM
 32.96°N 103.33°W (Elev. 3921 ft)
Last Update:
11:45 pm MDT Apr 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Apr 30, 2025-6pm MDT May 6, 2025
 
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