El Paso is waking up Saturday to clear skies and temperatures near 79 degrees, but the relatively mild start will not last. Sunshine will push the city to a high near 100 degrees this afternoon, with only a light east-southeast breeze offering limited relief.
Sunny, Dry Heat Dominates Saturday
Afternoon heat-index values could reach 97 degrees, while humidity in the lowlands falls to roughly 15% to 20%. The National Weather Service says no watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for the area, but the combination of extreme heat and very dry air still calls for caution outdoors.
Saturday night will turn partly cloudy, with a low around 77 degrees and light east-southeast winds. Sunday will look much the same: sunny, near 100 degrees, and largely dry across El Paso, while the better storm chances remain in the mountains and areas west of the Continental Divide.
A Brief Storm Chance Arrives Monday Night
Monday will ease slightly to a high near 98 degrees before a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops that evening. That marks a shift from the heat-advisory-focused forecast covered in Hoodline's earlier update, with the latest outlook showing no active advisory and a somewhat drier weekend setup.
After Monday night, the lowlands are expected to settle back into mostly sunny weather, with highs near 98 degrees Tuesday, 99 Wednesday and 99 Thursday. Friday should remain mostly sunny and close to 99 degrees, while overnight lows stay in the mid to upper 70s.
Plan Outdoor Time Around The Heat
With several more afternoons near or above 100 degrees, residents should move strenuous outdoor plans to the morning or evening, drink water regularly, and take breaks in shade or air conditioning. Children, older adults, people with health conditions, and pets can be especially vulnerable during the hottest part of the day, even when a light breeze makes conditions feel slightly less harsh.
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