Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SE 14 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 21 May 2:50 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Lovington NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Lovington NM
 32.96°N 103.36°W (Elev. 3947 ft)
12:36 pm MDT May 21, 2026
4pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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