El Paso residents are experiencing a mix of weather conditions this Tuesday, with light rain currently draping the city and temperatures sitting at a cool 67 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the National Weather Service, humidity levels are high at 91%, and there's a gentle north wind blowing at 10 miles per hour. The latest weather update, as of 5:51 am MDT, also details a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later today, mainly post 3 pm.
For those planning ahead, the NWS forecast anticipates an increase in temperatures with the day's high nearing 88 degrees. Tonight's outlook suggests a continued 40 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before the 2 am window, and the temperatures are expected to dip to a low around 72 degrees with northwest winds calming down. Wednesday promises more sun and a high of about 95 degrees, with very light winds shifting from the southeast.
The remainder of the week indicates a rise in both temperatures and dry conditions. Thursday should see a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, but the sun will reign with highs catapulting near 97 degrees. For your nighttime plans, expect partly cloudy skies and a similar low of approximately 74 degrees.
Heading into the weekend, the weather pattern remains predominantly sunny and warming further. Friday forecasts a sunny disposition with a high pushing towards 96 degrees. Consider your evening activities under partly cloudy skies with mild southeastern breezes and nighttime lows holding steady at around 75 degrees. Saturday upturns the heat, nudging thermometers close to 97 degrees under clear sunny skies, while Sunday's mercury might just edge to a scorching 99 degrees.
The NWS outlook seals the early August forecast with a prediction of continued sunshine and climbing temperatures. Monday, in particular, could see El Paso hit the century mark with a high of 100 degrees. As usual, nighttime will bring some reprieve with partly cloudy conditions and lows lingering in the high 70s. El Pasoans, brace yourself for a toasty week ahead and stay hydrated.
