El Paso wakes up under clear skies Thursday, with temperatures around 79 degrees and another hot afternoon ahead. The city is forecast to reach 97 degrees, while a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns after sunset.
Storm Chances Return After Sunset
Mostly sunny skies will dominate the day, with west winds around 7 mph and almost no chance of rain through the afternoon. After 6 p.m., the chance of showers or thunderstorms rises to about 20%, mainly before 1 a.m., while overnight temperatures settle near 76 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service says thunderstorms will be more common over higher elevations and southwest New Mexico, but storms that do develop may bring sudden, gusty winds and localized flooding. El Paso’s lowlands are not expected to see widespread rain, so most residents should plan for heat with isolated weather disruptions.
Sunny Friday Before More Weekend Storm Chances
Friday will be sunny with a high near 95 degrees and a low around 75. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Friday evening, with the best window between roughly 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. and a 30% chance of precipitation.
Saturday brings another sunny and hot afternoon, with a high near 96 degrees. Storm chances return Saturday night, when a few showers or thunderstorms could develop before midnight.
Labor Day Stays Hot And Mostly Sunny
Sunday and Labor Day Monday will both reach about 96 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Monday night carries the highest near-term rain chance, at about 40%, before Tuesday turns sunny again with a high near 95.
Wednesday should remain sunny and warm, with a high near 94 degrees, while overnight storm chances continue into the middle of next week. The forecast discussion also suggests El Paso may be moving past its last triple-digit temperatures of the year, though a meaningful cool-down is not arriving just yet.
No Watches Or Warnings In Effect
No watches, warnings, or advisories are listed for the El Paso area in the latest forecast. Even so, residents outdoors during evening storms should be ready for abrupt wind shifts, brief heavy rain, and possible flooding in low-lying areas.
