El Paso is heading into another stretch of serious desert heat Thursday, with clear skies and temperatures climbing from about 81 degrees early in the morning to a high near 100. A light east-northeast breeze will do little to soften the afternoon, and the forecast keeps the city mostly dry as the weekend approaches.
Thursday Stays Mostly Sunny
The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies Thursday, with east-northeast winds of 1 to 5 mph and only a slight chance of rain. An isolated shower or thunderstorm remains possible later in the day, especially over the mountains, while most lowland neighborhoods should stay dry.
Temperatures will hover near 100 degrees through late afternoon as humidity falls into the teens. Tonight will turn mostly cloudy with a low around 77, followed by another sunny and hotter Friday with a high near 102.
Dry Heat Takes Over Through Next Week
Friday is likely the last day with meaningful storm potential nearby. Saturday through Wednesday look mostly dry, with highs near 101 Saturday and Sunday, 102 Monday and Wednesday, and a projected 104 Tuesday—the hottest day in the current outlook.
Forecasters say Rio Grande Valley highs will generally run 8 to 10 degrees above normal for late August and could come within a couple of degrees of daily records on several days. No watches, warnings, or advisories are currently posted for the El Paso area.
Plan Outdoor Time Early
With afternoon temperatures around 100 degrees and very low humidity, outdoor workers, runners, and anyone handling errands should aim for morning or evening hours, drink water regularly, and take breaks in shade or air conditioning. Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle, and treat dizziness, confusion, or fainting as signs to get urgent help.
