Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:50 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Mc Donald NM

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Mc Donald NM
 33.1°N 103.21°W (Elev. 3858 ft)
5:06 am MDT Jul 12, 2026
10am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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