El Paso is starting Thursday mostly cloudy and around 70 degrees, but the easygoing morning will give way to a hotter, windier afternoon and a growing chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to reach about 83 degrees, with storms possible Thursday and more likely Thursday night.
Storm Chances Build Thursday Afternoon
Mostly cloudy skies will hang over the city, with modestly breezy south-southeast winds gusting to 23 mph. The chance of rain is above 60% Thursday night as showers and thunderstorms become more likely, with a low near 60 degrees.
The timing is a meaningful update from Wednesday's forecast, which generally kept the storm threat focused on Thursday night. Storms may develop Thursday, with the El Paso threat more focused on Thursday night, so outdoor plans should account for changing conditions.
Wet Pattern Continues Through Saturday
Friday will be slightly cooler, with a high near 79 degrees and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Storm chances continue into Friday afternoon and evening, with a 70% chance of rain Friday night.
Saturday stays unsettled, with a high near 79 degrees and storms possible Saturday and Saturday night. The broader region could see heavy rain, strong winds and large hail. The flood-watch information includes the Gila region and areas such as Grant County, while the weekend flood threat lingers for eastern areas; weekend rain chances and localized flash-flood risk are greatest along and east of the Rio Grande, according to the National Weather Service.
Cooler And Quieter Next Week
Sunday should bring drier and calmer conditions as the low and moisture lift out Sunday into Monday. Storm chances decrease early next week, with Tuesday's high near 70 degrees. Monday has a smaller storm chance, while Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny.
For comparison, Hoodline previously reported that El Paso was heading into a warm stretch before late-week storms. The latest forecast now fills in the storm timing more sharply, especially from Thursday afternoon through Saturday night.
