El Paso, Texas – A blistering heat wave is gripping El Paso and much of far western Texas, with temperatures soaring as high as 106°F and a heat advisory now in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activities as the relentless triple-digit heat brings an increased risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
According to the National Weather Service, the advisory covers all of El Paso County and nearby Rio Grande Valley areas, including Downtown El Paso, Socorro, Fort Bliss, and Fabens. Hot, dry conditions are expected to continue through the weekend, with highs near 103°F Thursday and Friday before peaking again Saturday.
City crews and emergency officials are warning everyone to avoid strenuous activity in the afternoon and check on neighbors who may be at risk. Drinking extra fluids, wearing light clothing, and staying in air-conditioned spaces are essential. With humidity dropping to 20% and little relief overnight, the risk for heat-related illnesses remains high, especially for those without access to cooling.
This dangerous pattern is expected to break by Sunday, with slightly cooler air and a chance for thunderstorms. Additional advisories could follow if heat intensifies again or storm activity increases early next week.
Five Day Forecast for El Paso, TX:
- Thursday: Hot, high near 103°F, mostly sunny.
- Friday: Sunny and hot, high near 103°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 103°F, heat advisory until 9 p.m.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 99°F, slight chance of storms late.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 98°F, 20% chance of storms.
