Residents in El Paso, TX, should brace for a wet and stormy day ahead. The National Weather Service has forecast an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely to start after 2 pm today. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to hit a high near 78 degrees with north winds shifting to the southeast in the afternoon. With humidity levels high at 68%, conditions are set to be muggy ahead of the potential downpour.
Residents should expect rain to extend into the evening, as the chance of precipitation tonight remains high at 70%, with the storms likely to subside mainly before 1 am. The forecast indicates that new rainfall amounts may range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but higher amounts could occur due to thunderstorms. The winds, initially from the east southeast at 6 to 8 mph, are predicted to shift to the north northeast after midnight, as temperatures drop to a low around 62 degrees.
Looking forward to the start of the workweek, there's a 30 percent chance of showers persisting until noon on Monday. However, the skies are then expected to clear up, paving the way for a mostly sunny day with a high near 80 degrees. North winds will again transform to blow from the southeast in the afternoon, maintaining a mild and comfortable breeze.
As the week progresses, the weather in El Paso appears to improve significantly. Tuesday's forecast promises a sunny day with a high near 83 and southeast winds at a light 3 to 6 mph. Continuing this trend, Wednesday and Thursday are predicted to be sunny with highs reaching up to 87 and 88 degrees, respectively. Nighttime temperatures throughout the week are expected to remain consistent, hovering around the low to mid-60s.
The clear skies and sunny days are set to persist as the weekend approaches, offering a respite from the earlier thunderstorms. Friday will also serve as a warm lead into the weekend, with a sunny high near 89 degrees forecast. El Pasoans can look forward to enjoying a mostly clear night, followed by another day of sunshine and a high near 88 on Saturday.
