Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from July 12, 12:00 PM MDT until July 13, 06:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

Lat: 32.68° N Lon: 103.22° W Elev: 3658 ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 11:35 pm MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Northern Lea County

Today

Partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs around 90.