El Paso is waking up to clear, very dry conditions on Saturday, May 23, with the airport reporting roughly 73°F this morning and relative humidity well under 20 percent. Skies stay sunny, and the valley warms quickly to a high near 89°F, with west-southwest breezes around 7 to 12 mph this afternoon. The sun will be strong all day, so keep water and sunscreen handy if you are heading outside.
Weekend Outlook
Sunny weather hangs on through the weekend, with highs near 89°F on Saturday and into the low 90s on Sunday, May 24. According to the National Weather Service El Paso, winds will be light to breezy, and precipitation chances will stay very low until early next week. Afternoon gusts in exposed spots could briefly pick up, so it is a good idea to secure loose yard items if you have outdoor furniture or party tents waiting for guests.
Memorial Day Storm Chance
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, brings the first meaningful rain threat of the holiday weekend: showers and thunderstorms are likely, with a roughly 70 percent chance of precipitation and the most likely window running from around noon into the mid-afternoon. Forecasters expect south-southeast winds of 7 to 13 mph with gusts up to about 21 mph, and a few storms, especially east of the Rio Grande, could be strong to severe. If you are planning an outdoor Memorial Day gathering, build in a wet-weather backup and keep an eye on hourly updates.
Fire Weather And Outdoor Safety
Dry air this weekend will push minimum relative humidity into the teens, creating near-elevated to elevated fire weather conditions even though no watches or warnings are in effect right now. Avoid open burning, secure loose patio gear, and be careful with grills or any spark-producing activity while breezy periods are possible. For more on the gust and dust outlook, check out our afternoon dust-up forecast and check the National Weather Service for the latest updates before you head out, as per Hoodline.
