El Paso, Texas – After a string of hot, sunny days, residents in El Paso should brace for a sharp weather change as scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain are set to roll into the region Friday afternoon and persist through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, storm chances climb sharply after 3 p.m. Friday, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms lasting into the evening. Rainfall may intensify by Saturday night into Sunday, when chances rise to 70–80% across the borderland, with flash flooding possible in low-lying areas and along arroyos.
The mix of sunshine and sudden downpours means roads like I-10 and U.S. 54 could become hazardous at times, especially during evening commutes. Emergency managers urge drivers to avoid flooded intersections and to never attempt to cross running water.
Saturday remains hot, with highs in the mid-90s, but cloud cover and rain could help cool conditions slightly by Sunday. Strong wind gusts up to 25 mph may also accompany some storms, raising dust and visibility concerns.
Storm chances linger into early next week, with the highest rainfall expected Sunday night into Labor Day. Warnings may be issued if rainfall totals increase.
Five Day Forecast for El Paso, TX
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 96°
- Friday: Sunny early, storms after 3 p.m., high near 98°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, scattered storms late, high near 96°
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 87°
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 88°
