El Paso residents are gearing up for a scorching week ahead, as temperatures are expected to soar well into the triple digits. According to the National Weather Service, today's sunny skies will push the thermometer to a high near 100 degrees, with calm winds turning westward in the afternoon.
The evening will bring some relief, albeit slight, with a forecasted low around 72 degrees and a gentle west-northwest wind. However, the respite won't last long, as the weekend promises even more intense heat. Saturday and Sunday are both set to hit highs near 105 degrees, under the unyielding gaze of a cloudless sky. Winds are expected to be light and could gust as high as 18 mph on Sunday.
As the new week begins, Monday continues the trend with sunny and hot conditions, and a high near 103 degrees. "Sunny, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon," as reported by the National Weather Service. The clear skies persist into the evening, as temperatures dip slightly to a low around 70, with winds shifting to a westerly direction.
Tuesday's weather takes a slightly cooler turn, reaching a high near 95 degrees with an east wind aiding the drop in temperature. Tuesday night, however, there's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. This could be a welcome change, but with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, it's uncertain if it will provide sufficient respite from the persistent dryness and heat. Furthermore, those looking toward the latter half of the week for cooler days will find little change, as Wednesday and Thursday's forecast shows sunny conditions with highs near 97 and 98 degrees, respectively.
