Residents of El Paso, gear up for an oscillating forecast this week, swinging from sun-drenched highs to potential stormy evenings, according to the National Weather Service. Today, the atmosphere over the city is sparsely dotted with clouds, the temperature sitting comfortably at 85°F. With humidity at 29% and a barometer reading of 29.92 in, the weather seems to be on a gentle simmer for now, under the vast Texas sky, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The NWS predicts a sunny veil over El Paso with temperatures potentially soaring to an arid 99°F, moderated by a west southwest wind at around 9 mph. But don't let the clear skies fool you; the chance to rapidly cool down tonight is significant. El Pasoans could see a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before the clock strikes midnight, with a mostly cloudy curtain and lows hovering around 78°F. The south wind is expected to softly push at 7 to 9 mph.
Wading into Sunday, the forecast from NWS suggests a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-noon. The sun will still grace the city, with temperatures peaking at 93°F and a 7 mph west-southwest wind accompanying it. Rainfall amounts might be less than a tenth of an inch unless thunderstorms decide to more generously bestow their aqueous gifts.
As the week unfolds, the NWS anticipates a pattern, sunny mornings followed by potential for precipitation in the afternoons and evenings. Monday maintains a 60 percent chance of rainfall, primarily after noon, with new clusters of showers and thunderstorms intensifying before the closeness of midnight. Throughout this undulating weather dance, temperatures are expected to dip slightly to the low 70s at night, with the mercury plateauing at a high near 91°F during the day.
The city will need to keep its umbrellas close at hand as Tuesday and Wednesday also dangle the probability of showers and thunderstorms, a consistent 80 percent chance with a high lingering at a cooler 85°F. This theme is set to continue, with a still-moist air mass hanging over El Paso through the end of the week, bringing with it a 50 percent chance of rain each day until Friday. This relief from the scorching heat is a welcome guest, temperatures poised to stay below the mid-90s, a kind respite familiar with this desert landscape.
