The National Weather Service in El Paso, TX, reports a current condition of "A Few Clouds" with a temperature at a comfortable 70°F (21°C). Humidity stands at 66%, with a north breeze blowing at 7 mph. Visibility remains clear at 10 miles. The barometer reading is 30.03 in (1009.5 mb), and the dewpoint sits at 58°F (14°C), according to the National Weather Service, which came in at 6:51 am MDT.
The El Paso area is expected to experience a mix of isolated showers and thunderstorms this evening, carrying into the early morning hours with a minimal chance of precipitation at 20%. As residents look forward to the upcoming days, they can expect a shift in the weather. The forthcoming forecast suggests mostly sunny days with occasional interruptions by isolated thunderstorms mainly before midnight, Thursday. Winds are projected to pick up, with gusts potentially reaching up to 22 mph on Wednesday.
Looking towards the weekend, Friday night forecasts show a growing likelihood of precipitation, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. This pattern of sporadic rainfall continues into Saturday, where there's a 40% chance of rain after noon. Precipitation probabilities peak Saturday night with a higher likelihood, where showers and possibly a thunderstorm are predicted before midnight. The chance of precipitation on Saturday night is 60%, making it the week's most significant expectation for rainfall.
Residents planning their weekend activities should note that the chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, holding at 40% for both Sunday and Sunday night. These conditions are forecast to persist as the new week begins, with Monday also presenting a 30% chance for thunderstorms. The temperatures over the course of the next week will fluctuate mildly, showcasing highs mainly in the 80s and dipping to the mid-60s at night. Despite the chances of rain, the weekly outlook predominantly indicates sunny skies for the majority of the daytime hours.
