El Paso, Texas – Drivers, outdoor workers, and sensitive groups in El Paso should limit time outside this weekend as an air quality alert goes into effect from 6 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday due to elevated ozone levels.
According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), an Ozone Action Day has been declared for El Paso County, including Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, the Upper Valley, Socorro, and Fort Bliss. The alert warns of unhealthy air caused by ozone pollution, especially during the peak heat of the afternoon.
Saturday’s high is expected to reach 94°F under mostly sunny skies. Atmospheric conditions—clear skies, light winds, and strong sunlight—are ideal for ground-level ozone formation. Residents are encouraged to carpool, delay outdoor workouts, and reduce energy use.
Areas near I-10 and US-54, where traffic is heaviest, may see the most significant impact. Vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, and those with respiratory issues should remain indoors during peak hours.
The alert expires early Sunday morning, but similar air quality concerns may return Monday as temperatures climb again into the upper 80s. Stay updated via airnow.gov or tceq.texas.gov.
🔎 Five-Day El Paso Forecast:
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 94°F. Showers possible late (60% chance).
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely (40%), high near 87°F. Gusts up to 23 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 91°F. Mild overnight low of 68°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 92°F. Winds shift from SW to E.
- Thursday: Sunny and clear, high near 95°F.
