El Paso, Texas – Triple-digit heat continues to grip El Paso and the Mesilla Valley, with the National Weather Service warning that afternoon highs above 104°F will threaten health and safety through at least 9 p.m. Wednesday. Extreme temperatures will impact residents from El Paso and Fort Bliss to Las Cruces, Sunland Park, and Socorro, prompting advisories for dangerous heat-related illness.
According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory remains in effect for El Paso County, Northern and Southern Dona Ana County, and the Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin until Wednesday night. Daytime highs across the region are expected to top 103°F to 105°F, with little relief overnight as lows only dip to the upper 70s. Emergency managers urge residents to avoid strenuous outdoor activity, check on neighbors and the elderly, and never leave children or pets in vehicles.
The persistent heat will be felt along I-10, the Rio Grande Valley, and throughout metro El Paso. Light winds and clear skies offer little help as utilities brace for increased demand and local cooling centers remain open. Outdoor workers should schedule frequent breaks in shaded areas and know the signs of heat exhaustion—move anyone overcome by heat to a cool spot and call 911 for emergencies.
These dangerous conditions are set to last through Wednesday evening, but highs in the upper 90s and low 100s will stick around into the weekend. Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and watch for possible updates or extended advisories as heat lingers across the region.
Five Day Forecast for El Paso, Texas:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 103°F.
- Wednesday: Hot, mostly clear, high near 104°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 104°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 102°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, hot, slight chance of storms, high near 98°F.
