El Paso woke up to mostly clear skies and a cool 64°F Friday morning, but the break will not last long, with temperatures expected to sprint into the upper 80s by afternoon and steady west-southwest winds back in the picture. That mix of warm air, dry conditions, and gusty afternoons is keeping fire-weather worries elevated across the Borderland through the weekend.
Afternoon Winds And Fire Weather
Forecasters expect west-southwest winds around 9–13 mph with gusts reaching about 18–20 mph. Relative humidity will drop into the teens, with many spots dipping below 15 percent. The combination of warm afternoons, low humidity, and gusty winds keeps elevated fire-weather risk in place through Sunday, so residents are urged to skip any open burning and secure loose outdoor items. For full forecast details and updates, see the National Weather Service El Paso.
Weekend Temperatures And Memorial Day Outlook
Saturday should land in the upper 80s, around 89°F, followed by a hotter Sunday with highs near 93°F. Memorial Day Monday is expected to stay in that same low 90s neighborhood. The first organized chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives Monday afternoon in western parts of the area, then ramps up Monday night into Tuesday, when overnight odds climb to roughly 70 percent. Anyone with outdoor plans Monday evening should keep an eye on updated forecasts.
How This Affects Weekend Plans
If you are hosting outdoor activities, plan for gusty breezes, have plenty of shade and water on hand, and be ready to tie down anything that might blow away. Drivers should slow down wherever dust kicks up and be prepared for sudden drops in visibility. For Monday night events, it is smart to have a backup plan in case thunderstorms roll through, and locals should avoid any open burning while these dry and windy conditions hang around.
