El Paso starts Friday with high clouds moving in early and temperatures around 50 degrees, but the calm morning will give way to showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The city could warm to around 65 degrees before storms arrive, followed by a cooler, windier Saturday.
Mostly sunny conditions are expected through midday Friday, with rain chances beginning around early afternoon. The National Weather Service says scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms will become more likely through the afternoon and evening, with the most active period expected from roughly 5 to 11 p.m.
Downpours Could Complicate Friday Evening
Widespread rainfall is expected to range from 0.20 to 0.50 inches, though a few spots east of El Paso could reach 1.00 inch. Areas east of the Rio Grande, including parts of West Texas, could see locally higher totals and isolated flooding, so Friday evening drivers should be ready for slick roads and sudden downpours.
Showers and thunderstorms may linger before midnight Friday, with temperatures falling to around 48 degrees overnight. No weather watches or warnings are posted for the El Paso area at this time.
Cooler Air And Stronger Winds Move In Saturday
Saturday should turn mostly sunny but noticeably cooler, with a high near 63 degrees. West winds will generally run from 15 to 25 mph through Saturday afternoon and could gust as high as 31 mph, making for a blustery day along roads, trails and open outdoor spaces.
Dry Weather Returns For The Start Of Next Week
Sunday and Monday look sunny and dry, with highs in the lower 60s and morning lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Tuesday could reach the upper 60s before a slight chance of showers late that night, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 62 on Wednesday.
