Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed S 8 G 15 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 18 Aug 7:15 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Lea County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.



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335 PM MDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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