Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 5:35 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Lea County

Today
Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.



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