Tuesday, June 23 — El Paso woke up warm and ready to roast, with El Paso International already clocking about 79°F under clear skies. Forecasters say the heat will ramp up fast, topping out near 106°F this afternoon, with heat-index readings pushing into the upper 90s later in the day. Late morning through the evening hours will be the riskiest time to be outside for any length of time.
Heat Advisory Through Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon Tuesday, June 23, through 9 p.m. MDT Wednesday, June 24, for El Paso County and parts of far West Texas and southern New Mexico, with some neighborhoods expected to flirt with 108°F. Officials warn that spending too much time outside in this kind of heat can lead to serious heat illnesses and urge extra caution for outdoor workers, older adults, and children. Read the advisory from the National Weather Service.
Peak Heat Hours
Temperatures will spike through the morning and top out in the late afternoon, roughly between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., when readings are expected to hover around 104–106°F. Overnight will not bring much of a break, with lows only slipping into the upper 70s, which can allow heat stress to stack up over several days. If you have to be outside, try to shift heavy work to early morning or later in the evening and take frequent breaks in the shade with plenty of water.
Where To Cool Off
The City of El Paso has opened recreation centers and public libraries as cooling centers and is urging residents who need relief to call 2-1-1 to find the nearest site and check eligibility. The city is also collecting fan donations and keeping many locations open longer to help those most at risk. For a full list of cooling center locations and hours, visit the City of El Paso.
Rest Of The Week
Wednesday is shaping up to be another scorcher, with highs again near 106°F and only a slight chance of afternoon showers over the higher terrain. Temperatures are expected to ease just a few degrees later in the week but should still stay above 100°F through Thursday. As we head into the weekend, breezier and drier conditions are anticipated, which could bring elevated fire-weather concerns in open, dry areas. Keep an eye on local updates in case the advisory is extended or new alerts are issued.
Stay hydrated, wear loose, light-colored clothing, and never leave people or pets in parked vehicles, even for a short time. If someone shows possible signs of heat stroke, such as confusion, fainting, or loss of consciousness, call 9-1-1 right away and seek emergency medical care.
