As El Paso braces for a mix of summer sun and sudden thunderstorms, the National Weather Service (NWS) reveals the expected shifts in weather patterns for the coming week. Today’s crystal-clear skies forecast a high of about 97 degrees, with a tranquil change in wind from calm to a light south-southwest breeze by the afternoon, according to the latest update from the NWS. After the sun sets, there’s a slight 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms until midnight, with temperatures tipping to a low of approximately 77 degrees.
Peering into Sunday’s outlook, the sun continues to dominate, offering temperatures peaking around 98 degrees. With the week unfurling, a dance of periodic rain chances interludes, as the NWS reports a 40 percent chance of evening thunderstorms. Coming light and variable, the south wind of the night drifts into a westerly whisper post-midnight.
Monday’s forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms, which could disrupt otherwise mostly sunny skies, with a high of near 95 degrees. The probability of precipitation increases as nightfall approaches, presenting a 60 percent likelihood of showers and storms, predominantly before midnight, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 71 degrees…