El Paso residents can expect to keep their umbrellas at hand as the National Weather Service reports a series of light showers and possible thunderstorms dotting the weekend forecast. Starting Friday carries a 40% chance of showers before 3 p.m. and a slightly increased likelihood of showers and thunderstorms between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The NWS El Paso forecast indicates the sky will be generous with cloudy conditions, and a high snug near 77 degrees.
As the sun bids goodbye, Friday night won't just cool down to a predicted low of around 66; the heavens are looking to proudly open, albeit slightly, with a 40% chance of precipitation. Winds should be shifting from south southwest to north northeast after midnight, in a meteorological dance that's as fluid as it's unpredictable. Saturday ups the drizzle ante with a 50% chance of rain, and thunderstorms are possible after noon, under partly sunny skies and a high cresting near 83.
Those planning their weekend soirée around NWS data should note that the potential for precipitation persists into Saturday night with showers and thunderstorms tapering off before 3 a.m., followed by a slight chance of showers. The evening promises to be mostly cloudy with a low of around 66. Thankfully, the weather takes a sunny turn on Sunday, cheering up outdoor plans with clear skies and a high nearing 88 degrees.
As the new week approaches, the NWS forecast sincerely doesn't bother with the possibility of wetness; it's all sunshine and rising temperatures. Monday should shine unimpeded with a high heating up to around 92 degrees, while Tuesday and Wednesday are similarly poised to neatly flirt with the mid-90s.
