El Paso is starting Tuesday with scattered to broken cloud cover and a low of 71°F, but the clouds won’t stop the thermometer from climbing to 94°F. Most of the day should be mostly sunny, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday.
Storms Arrive Tonight
The bigger weather concern arrives after sunset. Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight, with a 60% chance of precipitation and gusty thunderstorm outflow winds before temperatures fall to about 70°F.
Thunderstorms can still bring gusty winds and small hail. Drivers should be especially cautious if a fast-moving storm develops along the evening commute.
Cooler And Wetter Middle Of Week
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 92°F and a 30% chance of afternoon storms.
Thursday stays warmer than the weekend ahead, with a high near 90°F and another chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Friday should also reach about 90°F, while drying begins Saturday.
Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of Southwestern New Mexico
A Flood Watch is in effect Tuesday through late Tuesday night for several areas of southwestern New Mexico, including the Silver City and Gila regions, while no watch is listed for El Paso County. The regional setup marks a notable turn from the near-100-degree stretch described in an earlier Hoodline forecast.
For El Paso residents, the practical takeaway is simple: plan strenuous outdoor work earlier in the day, secure loose items before evening storms and never drive through water covering a roadway.
