El Paso woke up cloudy and dry on Friday, May 29, with temperatures near 75°F and relative humidity in the teens at El Paso International Airport. It is shaping up to be a warm day, with highs near 92°F and gusty southwest winds expected to kick up patchy blowing dust along the international border later this afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
West-southwest winds will ramp up through the afternoon, generally 5–17 mph with gusts up to 28 mph. That breezy window, strongest from mid to late afternoon, brings a better chance for patchy blowing dust, especially across low-lying border counties. Forecasters at the National Weather Service El Paso include blowing dust in the forecast and are urging extra caution for drivers and anyone working outside.
Heat Builds Into Early Week
Today’s highs are close to seasonal norms, but the pattern turns warmer over the weekend and into early next week. Earlier this week, Hoodline’s breezy afternoons and low rain chances rundown highlighted the dry, gusty setup. Since then, the newest guidance has warmed noticeably, pointing to a hotter stretch ahead.
What To Expect Through Monday
Forecast highs are near 92°F on Friday, about 90°F on Saturday, then climbing into the mid-90s on Sunday and upper 90s on Monday, June 1. The National Weather Service notes that Monday could be the warmest day of the run, with El Paso and lower-valley towns flirting with triple digits. If you have outdoor work or plans, try to schedule them for the morning or evening and keep water handy.
Fire Weather And Safety
Low humidity and gusty winds keep fire-weather concerns elevated through Monday, so residents are urged to avoid open burning and to secure loose outdoor items that could blow around. If you need a cool place during the hottest hours, the City of El Paso Office of Emergency Management maintains resources and cooling-center information, and residents can call 2-1-1 for current locations and hours via the El Paso Office of Emergency Management. Drivers should also watch for reduced visibility in dusty pockets and give extra space to high-profile vehicles on open stretches of road.
