El Paso is starting Wednesday, April 22, 2026, under clear, bone-dry skies and a quick warm-up. Temperatures at El Paso International Airport were in the low 70s this morning, with the afternoon expected to top out near 88°F. Rain is essentially off the table through the coming week, so anyone with outdoor plans will be dealing with plenty of sun, heat, and increasingly gusty winds.
Afternoon Winds Start Flexing
West winds are set to ramp up through the day, with sustained speeds of 6 to 18 mph and gusts near 25 mph on Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters expect even stronger gusts on Thursday and again on Sunday. The strongest bursts could reach 35 to 40 mph in spots, which is enough to kick up patchy blowing dust in exposed desert corridors. These wind and dust trends are highlighted by the National Weather Service El Paso office.
Red Flag Worries On Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is posted for portions of southern New…..