Residents in El Paso might want to keep their rain gear handy and plan for a sunny weekend ahead, as the weather forecast indicates a mix of slight chances of showers followed by clear skies. According to the National Weather Service, today's temperatures hover at 63°F with overcast skies and a humidity level of 41%. An update this morning highlighted a slight chance of showers before 2pm, accompanied by the possibility of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm.
The National Weather Service indicates a mostly sunny day with highs nearing 80, and a northeast wind shifting southeast in the afternoon. Residents should expect a mostly clear night with lows around 59 and an easterly breeze. While today has a 20% chance of precipitation, the weekend should bring more stable conditions.
Even clearer skies are forecasted for Friday, with sunny weather and a high near 81. The positive trend continues with mostly clear nights and comfortable lows. Saturday promises more sun with a high near 82 and gentle east winds, potentially gusting as high as 20 mph. The warm and sunny spell is poised to continue into Sunday, offering a high around 85 amid southeast winds.
Looking forward to the start of next week, conditions are set to shift with patchy blowing dust in the forecast after noon on Monday and highs reaching a toasty 94. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The evenings will remain partly cloudy, with lows modestly dipping into the upper 60s.
El Pasoans should take note of Tuesday's forecast as well, as patchy blowing dust is expected to make an appearance once again. However, the sun will persist into midweek, with highs remaining in the comfortable low 90s. While the city will experience a range of weather conditions, clear skies will dominate, setting the stage for a quintessential desert warmth as spring progresses into summer.
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