El Paso is starting Saturday with mostly clear skies and a mild 72°F at the airport, but the cool opening act will not last. Sunny skies will push temperatures toward 99°F this afternoon, with another warm night ahead and a low near 76°F. The bigger story is a drying trend that will leave most lowland neighborhoods rain-free through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service El Paso, east winds will stay around 5 to 9 mph Saturday before easing slightly overnight. Sunday looks nearly identical, with sunshine, a high near 99°F, light southeast winds, and a low around 76°F.
Dry Weekend Before The Real Heat Arrives
Storm chances will be much lower than during the wetter stretch covered in Hoodline's late-July report. A few isolated showers or thunderstorms could still form over higher terrain, but most of El Paso and the surrounding lowlands should stay dry. Outdoor plans are likely to face heat, not rain, as the main complication.
The thermometer takes another step upward Monday, when El Paso is forecast to reach 101°F under sunny skies. Tuesday could be the hottest day of the stretch at 102°F, with overnight lows holding near 77°F and only light southwest winds offering limited relief.
Small Storm Chance Returns Midweek
Wednesday remains sunny and hot near 100°F, but a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms returns Wednesday night. Thursday should be mostly sunny with a high near 98°F, followed by another 30% overnight storm chance, while Friday stays mostly sunny near 97°F.
Any storm that develops could bring a brief heavy downpour and gusty winds, even though the overall rain chances remain limited in El Paso. The forecast carries no weather advisories for the city or county, but residents should still limit strenuous afternoon activity, drink water regularly, and check on people who are especially vulnerable to extreme heat.
