Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Red Flag Warning until May 18, 08:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair and Breezy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	7%
Wind Speed	SW 22 mph
Barometer	29.80 in
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	18 May 2:50 pm MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Northern Lea County

This Afternoon

Sunny, windy. Near steady temperature in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

Saturday

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