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Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 5%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Apr 10:50 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

McDonald NM

Fire Weather Watch April 17, 11:00am until April 17, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • Today

    Today: Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 20 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 20 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McDonald NM
 33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
Last Update:
11:06 am MDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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