EL PASO, Texas – Labor Day plans across West Texas may be interrupted Monday as thunderstorms move into El Paso with travel delays expected. Storms could trigger slick conditions on I-10, raising concerns for evening drivers heading home from holiday events.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered storms will develop Monday afternoon with a 30 percent chance of rain across El Paso County. Gusty winds and sudden downpours may lower visibility, creating dangerous conditions on roadways and during outdoor activities. Officials urge residents to stay weather aware and consider alternate travel times.
Sunday night storms already brought lightning and brief heavy rain, with more unsettled weather expected through Monday night. Cooler air will follow storms, keeping overnight lows near 70 degrees while highs on Labor Day reach 87 degrees under partly sunny skies.
Drivers should allow extra time on I-10 and area highways Monday afternoon and evening. Outdoor gatherings may need backup shelter as rain chances peak late in the day. The city’s east side, including Fort Bliss, remains under the highest storm risk.
By Tuesday, drier conditions return with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s. Wednesday will warm to 91 degrees before another system introduces late-week storm chances. Residents should stay alert for additional advisories as September weather patterns shift.
Five-Day Forecast for El Paso, Texas
- Monday (Labor Day): High 87, scattered thunderstorms, breezy evening. Low 70.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 89, calm evening. Low 68.
- Wednesday: Sunny, hot. High 91, breezy afternoon. Low 70.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 91. Overnight low near 71.
- Friday: Partly sunny with afternoon storms possible. High 91. Low 70.
