El Pasoans might want to generously apply sunscreen if they're stepping out today. According to the National Weather Service, the city is in for a sunny day with the mercury expected to soar to a high near 94 degrees. The calm morning is set to give way to a westerly breeze of around 6 mph in the afternoon. While the humidity hovers at 71%, it's the UV rays from the unabridged sunshine you will want to shield yourself against.

The NWS forecast lightly hints that tonight should remain mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a comfortable low of around 73 degrees. The wind, maintaining its Northwest character, is also predicted to continue its calm, becoming almost still as the evening progresses. This respite might just be the brief interlude before the weather decides to quickly do an about-turn.

Friday's looking to switch things up with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in the afternoon. It seems like the high near 95 degrees would not deter the storms incited by an East northeast wind that may gust as high as 18 mph. If you have plans, best to carry an umbrella, a precaution against the unpredictable embrace of rain.

The weather pattern is expected to somewhat closely echo into the weekend. With a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight into Saturday, and partly cloudy skies, lows are forecasted to hover around 71 degrees. The East northeast wind will try persistently to pick up, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. If you're making outdoor plans, aim for earlier in the day to avoid the storm's roulette.

Looking ahead to Sunday and into Labor Day, the chance of precipitation wavers but persists, with mostly sunny days and the potential thunderous interjections in the afternoon. Highs are projected to fluctuate near 88 degrees with a consistent East wind underscoring the days. As the week progresses beyond the holiday, El Paso is expected to relish in sunny days with highs climbing back to the low 90s and nighttime skies staying mostly clear.