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End of triple-digit streak as storms return
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Robert Bettes , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the forecast, including tonight's weather, readers can refer to the exclusive 9-Hour Forecast.
A streak of triple-digit heat in El Paso has come to an end, with the high temperature reaching 98 degrees. This breaks an 8-day streak of extremely hot weather. The recent hot weekend has contributed to the city's Misery Meter, which is used to track uncomfortable weather conditions.
Further details on the Misery Meter are available from the source. Storms are expected to return to the area, with Tuesday predicted to have the best chance of thunderstorms for the week, potentially bringing much-needed rain to the city. For more information on the forecast, including tonight's weather, readers can refer to the exclusive 9-Hour Forecast.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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