Forecasts and observations from the National Weather Service.
Observed conditions
82°F
Cloudy
El Paso, El Paso International Airport (KELP) · Observed
Wind
14 mph
Humidity
35%
Weather alerts
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 28 at 10:51AM MDT until September 30 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 28 at 5:51AM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including Dona Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. Far West Texas, including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical moisture will be transported northward ahead of a decaying Tropical Cyclone Polo Monday and Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region. High rainfall rates and repeated rounds of rain up to 4 inches may result in instances of flash flooding. Heavy rainfall from last week has saturated soils and will elevate the flood threat further into Wednesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Forecast
National Weather Service · Issued
This Afternoon
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of rain showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Chance of precipitation: 70%
Wind: SSE 9 mph
Tonight
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Wind: SE 3 to 7 mph
Tuesday
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 6 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Chance of precipitation: 98%
Wind: SSE 6 to 21 mph
Tuesday Night
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 10 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Chance of precipitation: 55%
Wind: WSW 10 to 22 mph
Wednesday
74°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Wind: W 10 to 17 mph
Wednesday Night
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 1 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wind: WNW 1 to 14 mph
Thursday
78°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Wind: NNE 2 to 6 mph
Thursday Night
60°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East northeast wind 7 to 12 mph.