As residents of El Paso look toward the sky today, they might be reaching for their umbrellas as the National Weather Service reports a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm. The day is expected to shift from cloudy to mostly sunny conditions, with southeast winds picking up to 18 mph, and could hit gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight, the chance of precipitation rises to 50%, with any thunderstorms anticipated to halt before 10 pm. According to the National Weather Service, the night will see the early clouds giving way to clearer skies and temperatures dropping to a low of around 59 degrees, while the winds shift to the southwest but persist strong, potentially reaching 21 mph gusts.
Looking ahead to Friday, El Pasoans can expect a shift to sunnier skies and warmer airs, with temperatures set to rise near 83 degrees. It's a south wind that will be persistent throughout the day, which may carry gusts approximating 25 mph.
The forecast for Friday night includes a slight 20% chance of showers before midnight, after which the weather should be mostly clear, dropping to a low around 58. The southwest winds, maintaining their strength, may blow with gusts up to 25 mph, likely carrying away any remaining clouds and signaling the end of potential showers.
Saturday offers mostly sunny conditions for those making weekend plans, with a daytime high near 79 and continuing south winds. As night falls, there's a 30% chance showers will appear, primarily before midnight. Partly cloudy skies and a low of around 55 degrees are forecasted, while pleasant southwest winds provide a mild backdrop.
The outlook for Sunday through to Wednesday is dominantly sunny, with temperatures gradually climbing from the high 70s to the high 80s by mid-week. It seems El Paso can anticipate a streak of clear nights and warm days ahead, providing ample opportunity to partake in outdoor activities or bask in the gradually warming southwestern sun.
