El Paso, Texas – Drivers, outdoor workers, and families in El Paso should prepare for a dangerous stretch of extreme heat as temperatures are expected to climb into triple digits through Monday. Highs will reach 105°F by the start of the week, pushing heat index values to dangerous levels and increasing risks for heat exhaustion, especially in urban and low-lying neighborhoods.
According to the National Weather Service, the heat wave begins Friday with highs near 96°F and intensifies through Monday, with peak temperatures between 103°F and 105°F across El Paso County and Fort Bliss. Winds will be light and variable, offering little relief from the scorching sun. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity from noon to 6 p.m., stay hydrated, and never leave children or pets in vehicles.
Major roads, including I-10 and US-54, may see increased vehicle breakdowns due to overheating. Emergency officials recommend checking tire pressure and coolant levels before travel. Local utilities warn of possible rolling brownouts if electricity demand surges. Those without air conditioning should seek cooling centers or public libraries.
This marks the first major heat wave of August for West Texas, echoing similar patterns seen during the record-breaking summer of 2022. Officials warn that heat advisories may extend beyond Monday if conditions persist.
Stay tuned to local alerts as warnings remain in effect, and check on neighbors, especially seniors and those without reliable cooling, through Tuesday. More advisories could be issued if high temperatures continue.
Five-Day El Paso Weather Outlook
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 96°F, light northeast winds.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 97°F, calm winds becoming east in the afternoon.
- Sunday: Sunny and hot, high near 103°F, west-southwest winds 3–6 mph.
- Monday: Sunny and dangerously hot, high near 105°F, southwest winds shifting northwest.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, high near 104°F, overnight lows around 77–78°F.
