The National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas, is predicting some precipitation and cooler temperatures in the coming days for Sun City, with a notable shift from sunny conditions to a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. Detailed forecasts anticipate a 20 percent chance of showers later today, post-5 p.m., with the mercury climbing to a balmy 87 degrees, while gusts could reach up to 22 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
As night falls, the forecast becomes more turbulent. There's an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., the wind rolling in from the south southwest at around 9 mph before taking a northwesterly turn. El Pasoans should brace themselves for new rainfall with estimates ranging between a quarter and a half-inch. This is a stark contrast after what was mostly clear skies just earlier in the day.
The weather service expects the unsettled weather to continue into Sunday, with an 80 percent chance of showers and potentially another thunderstorm, making for a cooler day with highs around 73 degrees and southwest winds maintaining a lighter presence at 6 to 8 mph. Conditions seem poised to hinder any outdoor activities planned for the weekend.
Looking ahead, Columbus Day might not escape the wet trend either, with a forecast that includes a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy skies and highs slightly above Sunday's at 74 degrees; rain seems to have settled in as an uninvited guest, extending its stay through early next week.
Tuesday, however, marks a sunny turnaround for El Paso, as clearer skies are predicted to return, the thermometer is expected to reach a comfortable 80 degrees, while southeast winds blow gently at 6 to 8 mph. The remainder of the week appears to uphold this sunnier disposition, prompting locals to anticipate more outdoor-friendly conditions.
