El Paso, Texas – El Paso will remain dangerously hot Friday, with highs near 101°F and heat index values topping 105°F along the I-10 corridor. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday, and the National Weather Service urges residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours.
Winds will gust up to 21 mph by Friday afternoon, further drying already parched ground. The city’s scorching stretch continues Saturday with another 100°F day expected. Hydration, shade, and limited time outdoors remain critical, especially for workers and travelers on exposed roads like US-54 and I-10.
A chance of thunderstorms enters the forecast Saturday night. By Sunday, the chance of precipitation increases to 40%, with showers likely and possible lightning through the evening hours. Roads may become slick and hazardous during these quick-moving storms.
Monday brings a 60% chance of showers, with a slight drop in temperatures to a high near 89°F. These storms could bring localized downpours and brief wind gusts. By Tuesday, El Paso remains unsettled, with another 60% rain chance and highs near 88°F.
Residents should take heat safety seriously through Saturday, then monitor for storm alerts starting late weekend. Keep flashlights and charging devices ready in case of power outages.
🌡️ El Paso 5-Day Weather Outlook (June 20–24):
- Friday: Sunny and hot. High near 101°F.
- Saturday: High near 100°F. Chance of storms late (30%).
- Sunday: High 97°F. 40% chance of thunderstorms.
- Monday: High 89°F. Showers and storms likely (60%).
- Tuesday: High 88°F. Continued storm threat (60%).
