El Paso, TX – A quick round of storms could develop across El Paso Thursday night, bringing a brief but notable risk of lightning and heavy rain before midnight. The National Weather Service says the chance of showers and thunderstorms stands at 20%, with most activity expected to wind down by early Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase Thursday evening, with southwest winds shifting slightly as isolated cells develop. While the overall storm coverage will be limited, any storm that forms could produce brief downpours and dangerous lightning, making caution essential for those outdoors.
Friday will turn mostly sunny and warmer, with highs near 94°F, but storms return to the picture Friday night into Saturday, when rain chances rise to 60%. These storms could be more widespread, bringing heavier rain and possible travel delays.
Residents planning outdoor activities Thursday night should keep an eye on the sky and move indoors if thunder is heard. The upcoming weekend will see mixed conditions, with sunshine at times but repeated storm chances through Monday.
Five Day El Paso, TX Forecast:
- Thursday: Sunny day, slight storm chance late. High 96°F, low 75°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, scattered storms at night. High 94°F, low 71°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, storms likely in the afternoon. High 91°F, low 71°F
- Sunday: Showers and storms possible. High 91°F, low 72°F
- Monday: Chance of afternoon storms. High 93°F, low 72°F
