Residents of El Paso should prepare for a sweltering week ahead as temperatures are expected to soar well into the triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. The weather update for the region details a high of around 100 degrees Fahrenheit today, with a calm south wind around 6 mph. A light reprieve in the evenings with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9 pm, bringing temperatures to a low near 80 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The heat isn't planning to take any breaks, as Friday is predicted to be even hotter. The current forecast calls for a sunny and scorching day with a high near 104 degrees. A west-northwest wind is expected to blow around 11 mph, with gusts that can rise to as high as 18 mph. These gusts will likely barely be felt as residents seek relief from the relentless heat.
Looking towards the weekend, the detailed forecast indicates that Saturday will continue the sunny trend with a high near 100 degrees and potential wind gusts up to 20 mph. The evening, however, may offer a break from the dryness with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday's weather is expected to be slightly cooler with a high near 95 degrees and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. The pattern of late-night showers seems to persist into the early week, providing some nighttime cooling with lows around 70 degrees. To carry residents through to the mid-week, the expected highs remain in the low to mid-90s, accompanied by occasional chances for thunderstorms and continued partly sunny skies.
