Residents of El Paso can expect a variable weather pattern this week with a mix of thunderstorms and sunshine, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast, which indicates scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 pm today, brings with it a 30% chance of precipitation and a high approaching 94 degrees. The light winds taking on a southerly direction in the afternoon could present a reprieve from the still, warm air of the morning. The National Weather Service advises residents to remain prepared for changing conditions.
Tonight, the pattern of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected to continue until around 11 pm before the skies clear. A south-southeast wind cruises at 8 to 14 mph, though it may gust as high as 18 mph, setting a cooler evening tableau with temperatures dipping to a low of circa 74 degrees. These conditions are expected to linger into the early part of the week, with Monday's daytime chance of showers and thunderstorms at 50 percent, rising to 70 percent come nightfall, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather will persist with its capriciousness on Tuesday, with showers and thunderstorms mainly occurring after noon and climbing to an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Daytime highs are expected to hover around 86 degrees, buffeted by southeast winds of 10 to 13 mph. Rain is predicted to be a consistent companion for El Paso residents through the week, with similar patterns outlined for Wednesday and Thursday.
Nighttime brings continued likelihood of showers and storms, especially before midnight, as temperatures level near 71 degrees. Later in the week, forecasts predict a 40 percent chance of rain on Friday and a somewhat drier outlook for Saturday, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Despite these disruptions, temperatures will generally remain warm, peaking near 93 degrees by the weekend. NWS El Paso continues to provide timely updates as conditions evolve.
