EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — May has shaped up to be a wind-filled month and the Borderland region is not done yet with seeing dusty afternoons.
For Saturday night, El Paso is looking at a low near 64 with winds decreasing to 10-15 mph after midnight. Gusts will still be in the lower 30s range along with partly cloudy skies.
On Sunday, the day will begin sunny but as wind speeds gain strength, much of the area will experience hazy, dusty conditions in the afternoon. A high near 92 is expected along with gusts near 40 mph. Temperatures will drop near 62 overnight and wind speeds will decrease to 15-20 mph after midnight. Gusts will still be near 40 mph.
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Monday due to the strong winds the area will see for the start of the workweek. Along with a high near 87, blowing dust will pick up in the afternoon with winds blowing 20-25 mph, and gusts reaching speeds near 40 mph. Overnight, conditions will clear up as the temperature drops to the upper 50s and wind gusts reduce to the lower 30s range.
The rest of the week is on the calmer end, with lighter winds expected on Tuesday. The day will be sunny with a high near 86 and a low around 62. Winds will come from the north around 5-10 mph, becoming west around noon.
Wednesday is shaping up to have similar, but warmer conditions — high near 92 and low around 66 along with mostly sunny skies. Calm winds will blow in the 5-10 mph range.
Thursday forward, El Paso is heating up on its way to the first possible 100 degree high of the year. A high in the upper 90s will begin the hot streak with a low near 68.
Friday through Sunday, the highs can potentially hit and even go slightly higher than 100. Lows will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s range with sunny to mostly sunny skies.
Be sure to stay hydrated on these days and wear sunscreen if you’re heading outdoors.
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