Residents of El Paso are gearing up for a warm and sunny week ahead, with temperatures climbing and the chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, today's sunny skies will give way to a high near 98 degrees. A soothing southeast wind is expected to pick up slightly, shifting to the west-southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight, stargazers can enjoy mostly clear skies with the low hovering around 72 degrees. The winds, however, may offer a slight resistance, gusting as high as 21 mph when they switch direction from west-southwest to northeast after midnight. Come Tuesday, there's a notable 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms hitting after noon despite the persistent sunshine and a high expected near 95 degrees.
Moving into midweek, Wednesday promises continued sunshine and high temperatures around 95, while nighttime conditions remain partly cloudy with a low settling near 74 degrees. Inching ever closer to the century mark, Thursday's forecast boasts more uninterrupted sun with a high peak around 99 and light winds that could become most active in the afternoon.
Rounding out the week, Friday escalates to hot conditions, predicting highs to hover near 101 degrees. As El Pasoans brace for the weekend heat, Saturday's temperatures intend to soar even higher, potentially reaching a blistering 104 degrees. Similar patterns persist through Sunday, with the weather service anticipating another scorcher topping out near 103 degrees for those making plans.
