Residents in El Paso, TX, are advised to keep their umbrellas at hand as light rain and possible thunderstorms are expected to move through the area, the National Weather Service reports. As the weather takes a dreary turn, locals can anticipate seeing measures of precipitation that might disrupt their errands and outdoor plans. With a 70% chance of rainfall after 2 pm today and humidity resting at a palpable 75%, conditions could lead to slick streets and a slow-go on commute.
Following a calm morning, the wind is set to pick up, blowing east northeast at 5 to 7 mph before switching westerly. Signaling a wet evening ahead, showers and possible thunderstorms are forecasted with an 80% chance, as the NWS details, and with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, locals should brace for a potentially soggy night. While the temperature will hover around a low of 53 degrees, the variable winds might give a chillier bite to the night air.
Heading into Thursday, the wet weather is expected to persist, with showers and potential thunderstorms before 8 am, then switching to a chance of scattered rain throughout the late morning. Although the cloudbursts are likely to give way to gradual sunshine by the afternoon, a high near 62 degrees with gusts as high as 26 mph could ensure a brisk day, according to the National Weather Service. Precautions should be taken by those susceptible to windy conditions.
The outlook for Friday is comparatively brighter and drier, with a sunny forecast and a pleasant high near 61 degrees, easing into a partly cloudy night at around 43 degrees. As the weekend approaches, the NWS predicts mostly sunny skies for Saturday with daytime conditions warm near 67 degrees. People planning weekend activities might enjoy the break from rainfall, but should be aware that a slight chance of showers could interrupt Saturday night, with a 30% chance of precipitation lingering into Sunday morning.
For those keeping an eye on the upcoming week's weather, clear skies are due to make a much-welcomed return. With a steady pattern of sunny days and mostly clear nights, daytime temperatures will edge into the low sixties, offering residents a chance to shake off the dampness of the week's earlier downpours and enjoy some open-air activities under clearer skies. The NWS ensures community members can head into the new week with an expectation of steady conditions, marking an end to the light rain that has blanketed El Paso for days.
