Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 8:50 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Lea County

Today
Sunny, breezy with highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs around 80.



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