Tuesday, July 14, El Paso woke up to mostly clear skies and a warm start in the low 70s, with the thermostat headed for the low 90s by midafternoon. East winds are on deck later today, and while most of the valley should stay dry, residents will want to keep an eye out for those spotty, fast-moving thunderstorms lurking in the forecast through the week.
Afternoon Gusts And Week Ahead
Forecasters expect east winds around 6–12 mph this afternoon with gusts near 18 mph and a high close to 93°F, so it is a good day to secure the lightweight yard furniture and plan for a slightly slower commute if storms flare up. Isolated, unorganized thunderstorms remain possible through Thursday, with storm coverage forecast to increase Friday into the weekend, bringing a small but heightened risk of locally heavy rain and brief flooding. These details come from the National Weather Service.
Cooling Centers Available Across The City
To help residents handle the heat, the City has activated cooling centers and libraries across town. The Main Library at 501 N. Oregon and the Marty Robbins Recreation Center at 11600 Vista Del Sol are among the sites offering daytime relief. The city also notes that residents can call 2-1-1 for fan assistance and 3-1-1 for after-hours shelter referrals. Full locations and hours are in a city press release from the City of El Paso.
What To Take With You
Carry water, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon heating, and be ready to change plans if radar shows a quick-building thunderstorm. If you encounter standing water on roadways, turn around and never drive through flooded streets.
