El Paso is starting Friday with lingering rain and broken to overcast skies, but the morning is headed for a 93-degree afternoon and a renewed chance of thunderstorms after dark. The weekend stays hot and mostly dry before a sharper wet-weather turn arrives Tuesday.
Friday Heat Gives Way To Nighttime Storms
Friday, September 18, will have a high near 93 degrees with light south-southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. By evening, showers and thunderstorms could develop, with a low near 69.
The National Weather Service El Paso office said the heaviest rain threat is shifting east, while a flood watch remains posted for portions of the Sacramento Mountains from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. El Paso County is not included in that watch, but mountain travelers should be alert for sudden downpours and flooding in canyons or other low-lying areas.
Sunny Weekend Offers A Brief Break
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 93 degrees, followed by a night with a low around 67. Sunday looks like the driest day of the stretch, with sunny skies, a high near 93 and no meaningful rain chance in the forecast.
Monday stays mostly dry, reaching about 93 degrees. Outdoor plans should be manageable—just warm.
Tuesday Starts A Cooler, Stormier Pattern
Tuesday brings likely showers and a high near 86 as cooler, wetter conditions begin. The rainy pattern continues Tuesday night.
Rainy weather and cooler temperatures continue Wednesday. The unsettled pattern may continue through Thursday, making the middle of next week considerably cooler and wetter than the weekend.
