El Paso, Texas – Scattered thunderstorms could disrupt the El Paso area Tuesday afternoon, bringing brief downpours before a stretch of hot, dry weather settles in through the weekend. Highs will top out near 93°F Tuesday before the storms move in.
According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, showers and thunderstorms are most likely after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with a 30% chance of rain lasting into the evening. Winds will stay light out of the east at 3 to 6 mph. By Wednesday, skies clear to mostly sunny with highs again near 93°F, followed by steadily warmer days heading into the weekend.
Drivers should be prepared for slick roads and low visibility if storms develop Tuesday afternoon or evening. Lightning and brief localized flooding are also possible in low-lying areas. By Thursday and Friday, the area turns sunny and hot, with highs climbing into the mid-90s.
The pattern holds into early next week, with little rain expected after Tuesday. NWS says conditions will remain stable once the storm risk passes, but the return of 95°F afternoons could create heat stress for outdoor workers and travelers.
Five Day Forecast for El Paso, Texas
- Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high near 93°F. Low 74°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 93°F. Low 74°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 94°F. Low 75°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 95°F. Low 73°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 95°F. Low 73°F.
