Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Jun 9:50 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Lea County

Today
Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Independence Day
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 90s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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