El Paso woke to clear skies and cool readings this morning, with temperatures around 48°F at the airport, but the city will warm quickly into the low 80s this afternoon with plenty of sun. Do not get too comfortable, though: a band of subtropical moisture slides in late Monday evening, and rain chances climb into Tuesday with breezy to gusty west winds.
Highs near 82°F are expected today, with only a slight chance for showers Monday night before rain showers and thunderstorms become likely Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday's storms may bring gusts as high as 30 mph and push daytime readings down into the mid-60s behind the front, so evening commutes could see brief heavy downpours and stronger winds.
Timing And Impacts
Showers are most likely to develop after dark on Monday and persist into Tuesday afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms possible. The bulk of the heaviest rain and strongest gusts should arrive on Tuesday, midday into the evening. We flagged this warm, windy setup earlier in the week, so check out the wind and fire concerns that set the stage, as per Hoodline.
Week Ahead
After Tuesday night, a drier northwest flow returns Wednesday and temperatures rebound into the upper 70s to mid-80s through the weekend with little chance of more rain. If you have outdoor plans on Tuesday, secure loose items, give yourself extra travel time, and be ready for brief visibility reductions during any heavier downpours.
