Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Oct 2:50 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Lea County

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Windy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Windy and much cooler with highs around 60.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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