Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed S 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 9 Mar 6:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE McDonald NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm.  Sunny, then becoming partly sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 77. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm. Sunny, then becoming partly sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 77. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE McDonald NM
 33.08°N 103.29°W (Elev. 3917 ft)
5:07 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
6pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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