El Paso is heading into a dangerously hot Tuesday, with clear skies and a forecast high near 105°F as a Heat Advisory takes effect across much of the city and surrounding valleys. Early Tuesday morning, conditions were clear, and temperatures were around 79°F at El Paso International Airport. The heat will build quickly, reaching the upper 90s by late morning and triple digits through the afternoon.
Heat Advisory Runs Through Tuesday Evening
The advisory is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, for eastern and central El Paso County, western El Paso County, and nearby Rio Grande Valley areas, according to the National Weather Service. Highs in the advisory area are expected to reach 104°F to 107°F, creating a significant risk for heat illness during the hottest part of the day.
Winds will stay light from the east at 2 to 7 mph, with temperatures near 101°F around noon, 104°F by 2 p.m., and 105°F from roughly 3 to 5 p.m. Rain is essentially off the table in the lowlands Tuesday, with a 1% chance of precipitation; mountain areas could see isolated storms, but forecasters say confidence in rain reaching the ground is low.
Slight Relief Arrives, But Not Much
Wednesday will remain sunny with a high near 103°F and a low around 79°F. Highs ease into the upper 90s to around 101°F from Thursday through Sunday, followed by a mostly sunny Monday near 98°F, but the stretch will remain well above normal. Shower and thunderstorm chances return Thursday night at 30% and remain possible at times through Monday night, especially as additional moisture moves into the region.
For Tuesday, the NWS heat alert advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air conditioning when possible, avoid the afternoon sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Pets, children, older adults, and anyone working outdoors will need extra attention during the afternoon peak.
