El Paso is starting Labor Day under mostly clear skies, calm winds, and temperatures around 75 degrees, but the easy morning will not last. Monday’s high is expected to reach 98 degrees under sunny skies, with a light east-southeast breeze offering only modest relief. Tonight stays partly cloudy with a low near 77.
The National Weather Service expects the lowlands to remain warmer than normal this week, while storm chances favor the mountains. The updated outlook is a notable shift from an earlier Hoodline forecast that called for a hotter, drier stretch with rain fading away.
Tuesday Brings The Week’s Best Storm Shot
Tuesday will be another hot day, with a high near 97 and a 20% chance of rain. A slight chance of showers arrives between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Southeast winds should stay light around 7 mph.
Most of the storm activity is expected over the area mountains, with more isolated chances across the desert lowlands. Any storms that form could produce sudden gusty outflow winds and brief heavy downpours, creating a localized flooding risk even though most of El Paso may stay dry.
Heat Holds Through Saturday
Wednesday remains sunny with a high near 97, while Thursday also reaches about 97 with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Friday and Saturday look mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 98 and overnight lows in the mid-70s.
Sunday brings a small shift, with a high near 96 and a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The chance rises Sunday night, when partly cloudy skies and a low near 74 come with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
No watches, warnings, or advisories are currently listed for El Paso County. With several afternoons near 100 degrees, residents planning outdoor work or Labor Day activities should keep water and shade close, take breaks during the hottest part of the day, and watch for sudden wind or downpours if a storm develops nearby.
