El Paso is waking up to clear skies and temperatures around 75°F Wednesday, but the day is headed for a sunny 97°F before a late-day storm chance moves back into the forecast. Most of the daylight hours should stay dry, making this another hot one for errands, school pickup and outdoor work. The bigger weather wrinkle arrives after sunset, when showers and thunderstorms become possible.
The National Weather Service puts the chance of rain at 40% tonight, with storms possible from Wednesday evening through early Thursday. Storms may be isolated in the lowlands, but stronger cells can bring sudden gusty winds and localized flooding. The latest outlook builds on the storm window outlined in Tuesday's Hoodline forecast.
Storm Chances Arrive After Sunset
The rain odds rise tonight, with showers and thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, with activity lingering overnight into Thursday. Light winds from the southeast are expected Wednesday, but thunderstorm outflows can be much stronger than the background breeze. If thunder rolls, head indoors and avoid low-water crossings, even if rain is falling elsewhere.
Heat Lingers Through The Weekend
Thursday stays mostly sunny with a high near 96°F and a slight chance of a late-afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Friday returns to 97°F under sunny skies, Saturday reaches about 96°F and Sunday remains hot near 95°F with mostly sunny conditions. Overnight lows are not specified, so the amount of evening relief is uncertain.
The pattern turns somewhat stormier Sunday night and Monday, when rain and thunderstorm chances rise and Monday's high drops to around 92°F. Tuesday stays sunny near 94°F, with a 30% chance of storms Tuesday night. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the El Paso forecast area, but the combination of heat, lightning, sudden wind and localized flooding still calls for flexible outdoor plans.
