Clear skies over El Paso International Airport early Sunday came with a cool reading near 57°F, but the calm start will not last. Spotty rain showers and breezy east winds are on tap for Sunday, April 5, with most neighborhoods seeing only light, short-lived sprinkles. A few gusts and quick downpours could still throw a wrench in outdoor plans this afternoon, so a windproof jacket and secured patio furniture are not bad ideas.
Afternoon Gusts and Spotty Showers
A slight chance of rain showers, roughly 20–30%, is expected from late morning into the afternoon, with a high near 67°F. East-southeast winds will stay breezy at 15 to 21 mph and could gust as high as 30 mph, while tonight’s low drops into the upper 40s. New rainfall amounts should stay under a tenth of an inch in most spots, though Hudspeth County could tap into deeper moisture, according to the National Weather Service.
Breezy gusts may make travel on open stretches of I-10 and exposed overpasses feel a bit squirrelly, and quick wet patches could pop up on roadways during any brief downpours. If you have outdoor events this afternoon, plan for gusts and short interruptions rather than a steady soaking.
Showers Through Tuesday, Warmup Wednesday
Increasing mid and high-level moisture keeps isolated showers in the forecast through Monday and into Tuesday. After that, drier and warmer conditions return on Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid 80s. Temperatures look to run above normal starting Wednesday, a trend first flagged in another toasty turn this week, as per Hoodline…