El Paso, Texas – Thunderstorms may rattle parts of El Paso through Saturday before skies clear and the city heats into the 90s by early next week. Brief downpours and lightning are possible Saturday afternoon and evening, making for tricky driving conditions along I-10 and surrounding county roads.
According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, storms carry a 40% chance Saturday, with activity tapering off after midnight. Winds will remain light, but residents are urged to use caution if traveling during heavy rain. Temperatures will climb quickly once the storm system moves out, with highs reaching near 89°F on Sunday and soaring into the mid-90s by Tuesday.
Sunny skies Sunday and Monday should bring calmer conditions, though the return of heat will push afternoon highs back into the mid-90s by midweek. Those working outdoors are advised to stay hydrated, limit activity in the afternoon, and use shaded breaks when possible.
Storm chances are not expected to return after Saturday, with the region locked into a hotter, drier stretch through the week.
Five Day Forecast for El Paso, Texas
- Saturday: High 85°F, chance of thunderstorms, partly sunny
- Sunday: High 89°F, sunny, low 71°F
- Monday: High 93°F, sunny, low 72°F
- Tuesday: High 95°F, sunny, low 73°F
- Wednesday: High 95°F, partly cloudy, low 72°F
