El Paso is waking up Tuesday under scattered to broken skies, while lingering light rain and nearby showers may continue into the morning at local sites, including KELP. The city should climb to around 82 degrees Tuesday with light southeast flow. By Thursday night and Friday, showers and thunderstorms become the main story, with cooler temperatures following into the weekend.
Sunny Tuesday, Warmer Wednesday
Tuesday is expected to be warm, with a high near 82 and light southeast flow; isolated storms are forecast mainly over southwest New Mexico and the high terrain. Tuesday night turns mostly cloudy with a low around 61. Wednesday gets even warmer, reaching about 86 degrees, while southeast winds increase to 6 to 10 mph and could gust to 20 mph.
Rain Chances Rise Thursday Night
The National Weather Service in El Paso says moisture will build across the region late this week, bringing more widespread storm chances. In El Paso, Thursday brings a slight chance of showers after noon, a high near 85 and southeast winds gusting as high as 23 mph. Thursday night brings likely showers and possible thunderstorms, with a 70% chance of precipitation.
Storms Could Linger Into The Weekend
Friday remains unsettled, with a 20% chance of precipitation and a high near 81, followed by a 40% chance of precipitation Friday night. Temperatures reach around 78 Saturday and 75 Sunday, with possible rain continuing into the weekend.
Flooding Risk Is Not Uniform
Forecasters warn that some storms could produce heavy rain and flash flooding, with the highest risk expected farther west in New Mexico, including Grant County and the Gila Wilderness. El Paso currently has no watches or warnings, but drivers and outdoor planners should keep an eye on changing conditions Thursday night and Friday. Following storms Monday evening, scattered thunderstorms are expected almost daily, especially in area mountains, going into the weekend.
