The residents of El Paso can expect a shift from cloudy skies today to a sun-drenched weekend, according to the latest updates from the National Weather Service. The current temperature sits at a comfortable 73°F with the humidity at 64%, providing a brief respite before the mercury starts to climb. As the sun braces to assert its presence, the NWS forecast predicts a high of 91°F today with a light west wind pushing at 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight's sky will be partly cloudy, and temperatures are anticipated to dip to around 73°F. The winds, remaining characteristically western, are expected to slow down to a calm pace after midnight. As the week progresses, El Pasoans ought to ultimately prepare for the thermometer to regularly flirt with the 100°F mark, especially by the weekend. Thursday will start mostly sunny with temperatures soaring near 97°F, followed by a clear Thursday night and a low around 72°F, according to the National Weather Service.
NWS forecasts that Friday will bring abundant sunshine and a high near 98°F, with a southwest breeze gently kicking in during the afternoon. Heading into Friday night, the skies will turn partly cloudy with a predicted low of 76°F. The weekend welcomes with it the promise of sun and escalating heat, setting Saturday on a course to potentially hit the season's first triple-digit high, near 100°F.
The consistent pattern of sunny days and partly cloudy nights is slated to continue through Sunday, with a high of 99°F and a low around 76°F. However, residents should be aware of a potential shift early next week. The forecast includes a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday night before midnight, which could carry over to parts of Monday and Tuesday. These summer showers, while offering a brief cooldown, also serve to potentially increase the humidity levels in the area. Monday's daytime temperatures will remain high, near 96°F, before welcoming an increased 30 percent chance of night showers and thunderstorms.
