El Paso is in for one more warm, mostly sunny day before a wetter and more unsettled pattern moves in. Early Wednesday temperatures are around 65 degrees. High clouds are expected to pass during the day, with coverage increasing, and the afternoon high is expected to reach 85 degrees. Rain chances remain near zero through the day.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly east-southeast winds at or below 10 knots Wednesday. Tonight will turn mostly cloudy, with a low near 63 degrees.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up Thursday
Thursday will stay warm but become breezier, with partly sunny skies and a high near 83 degrees. Southeast winds could gust up to 23 mph before showers and thunderstorms become likely Thursday night.
Thursday night brings a 60% chance of precipitation in El Paso, with a low around 63 degrees. The broader regional forecast warns that some storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds and large hail.
Storm Chances Build Through The Weekend
Storm chances continue Friday, with a high near 81 degrees and a 20% daytime chance of precipitation in El Paso. Storm chances continue Friday night, with additional thunderstorms possible Saturday and Saturday night as temperatures ease to a high near 79 degrees.
Localized flash flooding is a concern in the broader Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas region. Drivers should avoid flooded roads and never attempt to cross a water-covered roadway, even if the water looks shallow.
Cooler, Quieter Weather Arrives Next Week
Sunday brings a high near 75 degrees, with rain possibly continuing, followed by a smaller storm chance Monday. The pattern should turn mostly sunny by Tuesday, when the high is expected to be near 70 degrees.
