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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 May 7:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Mc Donald NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Mc Donald NM
 33.06°N 103.1°W (Elev. 3763 ft)
Last Update:
5:07 pm MDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT May 12, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
 
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