El Paso residents can expect a blend of sunshine and potential thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. Starting with overcast skies and a comfortable 75°F this morning, the temperatures are expected to reach a high near 93°F later today. Light winds and a 30 percent chance of precipitation may lead to thunderstorms after 3 pm, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The NWS update, which came early this morning, lists tonight's forecast with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 am. The night should stay mostly cloudy with a low around 73 degrees and winds shifting from the northeast around 5 mph to light and variable. In areas hit by thunderstorms, there could be new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, although higher amounts are possible where thunderstorms occur.
As we move into Sunday, the NWS predicts a 70 percent chance of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms mainly occurring after noon and before 9 am. Partly sunny skies will accompany a high near 88, while east winds pick up slightly at 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall is once again expected to be between a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with the possibility of higher amounts during thunderstorms.
Looking ahead to Labor Day, El Pasoans might still need their umbrellas with a chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms after 3 pm. The holiday is set to be partly sunny, and temperatures will top around 86 degrees. East southeast winds will blow at 7 to 10 mph, and the chance of precipitation stands at 40%. Residents should anticipate a typical summer week in the southwest with varied chances of rain, and the humidity offering a brief respite from the heat.
The rest of the week appears to be drier, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Thursday nights. Most days, including Tuesday and Wednesday, will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s.
