El Paso is starting Monday, August 10, with clear skies, calm conditions and temperatures around 77 degrees. The afternoon will turn intensely hot, with sunshine and a high near 100 before another warm night settles in.
The National Weather Service’s El Paso office expects a mostly dry pattern through Tuesday, with light southeast winds Monday and southwest winds Tuesday. Tuesday could be the hotter day, reaching 101 degrees while rain chances remain close to zero, according to the National Weather Service.
Triple-Digit Heat Holds Through Tuesday
Monday’s hottest stretch arrives during the midafternoon, when temperatures are forecast to hover near 99 to 100 degrees. The low Monday night should be around 76, followed by another sunny day Tuesday and a high near 101.
With very dry air and afternoon heat at dangerous levels, residents should drink water regularly, take breaks in air conditioning or shade, and avoid leaving children or pets in parked vehicles. People who need a cooler place during extreme heat can find local guidance and cooling-center information through the city’s Be Climate Ready page or by calling 2-1-1.
Storm Chances Return Wednesday Night
The pattern shifts Wednesday as moisture moves back into the region. El Paso should still reach about 99 degrees Wednesday, but showers and thunderstorms could develop Wednesday night, with a 40% chance of rain before midnight and wind gusts up to 22 mph.
Thursday will be somewhat cooler, with a high near 95 and a 30% chance of nighttime showers and thunderstorms. Friday and the weekend stay mostly sunny but remain hot, with highs around 96 to 97 degrees and slight afternoon storm chances; storms could produce brief heavy rain, erratic winds and localized flash flooding.
No watches or warnings are listed for the El Paso forecast area. The National Weather Service says the region’s triple-digit heat will ease somewhat late this week as storm chances increase.
