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Hail in Lea County, New Mexico
Hail June 6, 2025 · Lea County, New Mexico
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Pea to quarter-size hail was reported in the city of Hobbs by the public. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
The wider storm
The setup today was similar to that of the June 5-6 event. Shortwave troughing, upslope flow, and a stationary boundary to the north allowed for scattered thunderstorm development in Southeast New Mexico and (to a lesser extent) in the Davis Mountains. A few storms became severe, producing large hail (especially in/around Hobbs) and damaging winds. These storms continued to produce severe weather as they tracked into the northern Permian Basin of West Texas, gradually dissipating overnight.
Began near Hobbs (32.6942, -103.1250).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1263496. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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