El Paso woke Sunday to clear skies and temperatures around 59 degrees, with a sunny afternoon headed for 79. The catch is wind: east breezes will build through the day, with gusts near 20 mph, giving the first full weekend of October a little more motion than Saturday’s calmer start.
East Winds Take Center Stage Sunday
Sunday’s forecast calls for east winds of 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph during the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The broader I-10 corridor could see gusts closer to 30 mph, so lightweight patio items may need a little attention.
Rain should not be part of the day’s equation, with a 0% precipitation chance in the El Paso forecast. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the area, and the weather service says recent rain has helped keep fire danger low.
Sunny Stretch Builds Through Midweek
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 59, followed by a Monday high of 78 under skies not forecast to be sunny. Winds ease Monday, then temperatures climb to 82 Tuesday and 84 Wednesday as east winds become light…