By late Sunday morning, July 26, El Paso was already cooking, with El Paso International reporting roughly 81°F and climbing. The heat will peak this afternoon near 103°F, with heat index values up to about 100°F, and tonight will only back off into the low 80s. Light southeast winds around 5 mph mean anyone working or hanging out outside should not count on a refreshing breeze.
What To Expect This Week
An expansive upper ridge parked over the region will keep lowland highs in the 100–105°F range through early August, with Monday and Tuesday flirting with the mid 100s. Another Heat Advisory may be needed for El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley if temperatures and humidity keep trending upward, according to the National Weather Service. As of the latest forecast discussion, no watches or warnings were in effect for the El Paso metro.
Storms Mostly Stay In The Hills
Thunderstorm chances will stay focused over the higher terrain and Southwest New Mexico, where slow-moving storms can drop brief heavy rain, kick up gusty winds, and trigger localized flash flooding. Down in the lowlands around El Paso and Las Cruces, only a few stray downpours are expected at best, though outflow boundaries could still produce brief gusty winds.
Cooling Centers And Safety
The City of El Paso has activated daytime cooling centers and a fan-assistance program, with sites that include Main Library (501 N. Oregon) and Marty Robbins Recreation Center (11600 Vista Del Sol), according to the City of El Paso. If you need a cool place to ride out the afternoon or help with fans, call 2-1-1 for locations and eligibility, and call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies.
Try to schedule outdoor work or exercise for the cooler morning or evening hours, keep water handy, and watch the radar if you are heading into the higher terrain. For more context on this ongoing run of triple digits, see our triple-digit heat coverage, as per Hoodline.
