Friday kicked off on a comfortable note in El Paso, with cool, sunny skies, temperatures in the mid 50s, and pleasant dewpoints. That calm start will not last long. Temperatures are set to climb quickly into the upper 80s by afternoon, with mostly clear skies hanging on into tonight. By late day, expect some gustier breezes and very dry air that will prime the area for a much hotter, drier weekend.
This Afternoon And Friday Night
Sunshine will push today’s high to around 87°F, with skies staying mostly clear into the night and lows dropping to about 61°F. There is a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm over parts of eastern Hudspeth County Friday evening (May 8); any cell that does pop up could bring brief gusty outflow winds. According to the National Weather Service, humidity across the lowlands will tumble into the single digits this afternoon, which will heighten fire weather concerns.
Weekend Outlook
The warm-up settles in for the weekend, with lowland highs expected in the low to mid 90s on both Saturday and Sunday (May 9–10). Sunday’s high should land near 94°F. Winds will veer and pick up late Sunday into Monday, especially east of the Rio Grande, where gusts could reach the low 20s in more exposed spots. If you are planning to be outside, aim for the morning or evening hours to dodge the worst of the heat.
Fire Weather And Safety
Very dry afternoons paired with relative humidity values dropping into the single digits and teens will make dry grasses and brush easier to ignite through the weekend. Officials describe the next several days as a low to elevated fire weather risk for much of the Borderland. Skip open burning, be cautious with equipment that can throw sparks, keep grills and propane setups away from dry vegetation, and secure loose yard debris. If you spot smoke or a new wildfire, report it to local authorities right away.
Need To Know
We flagged the broader warm-up two days ago, and this update tightens the timing, adds the small thunderstorm chance in eastern Hudspeth County, and underlines the increasing fire weather concerns. For the earlier context, see our earlier warm-up outlook, as per Hoodline. Keep an eye on updated forecasts and local advisories, as gusty winds combined with very low humidity will remain the main issues through the weekend.
