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 Index | 80°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 12 May 7:55 pm MDT |
Extended Forecast for
McDonald NM
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 10 to 15 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 61. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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 55.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast AreaABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
McDonald NM
33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
5:07 pm MDT May 12, 2026
10pm MDT May 12, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
Additional Resources
Radar & Satellite Image
Hourly Weather Forecast
