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El Paso Heats Up Into 80s Before Late-Week Storms Threaten Sun City

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Published on October 18, 2026
El Paso Heats Up Into 80s Before Late-Week Storms Threaten Sun CitySource: Google Street View

El Paso is starting Sunday in the low 50s under partly cloudy skies, with afternoon temperatures reaching about 79 degrees. A warmer stretch should push highs into the 80s through midweek.

Isolated light showers may progress northeast early, while KELP should remain dry through 12Z Monday. According to the National Weather Service, winds will stay light and shift south Sunday, while no watches or warnings are posted for the area.

Warmup Builds Through Wednesday

Monday will be sunny with a high near 84, with better chances of showers and possible isolated thunderstorms across the area. Monday night brings a 30% chance of additional showers and storms before skies turn partly cloudy.

Tuesday looks sunny and warmer, topping out near 84 degrees, while Wednesday should reach about 85 under mostly sunny skies. The new outlook is a substantive change from Saturday's forecast, which mainly highlighted the weekend rebound and the early-week warmth.

Late-Week Storm Chances Increase

Thursday could be the first notably unsettled day, with a high near 85 and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. The chance rises to about 50% Thursday night, when storms could become more widespread across the region.

Rain chances continue Friday. Forecasters say some stronger storms and isolated flash flooding are possible Thursday into Friday, so outdoor plans may need a backup as the week progresses.

Saturday Forecast Remains Uncertain

The Saturday forecast is uncertain and leans toward a wetter pattern. For now, Sunday through Wednesday offer the best window for low-fuss outdoor plans, while Thursday and Friday are the days to watch for changing conditions.