El Paso prepares for sporadic summer thunderstorms amidst a sunny and increasingly hot week, reports from the National Weather Service indicate. With a 40 percent chance of rain forecasted, primarily post-4 p.m. today, residents might get some relief from the heat that’s been steadily climbing. According to the National Weather Service, today’s high could reach a scorching 98 degrees, dipping to a low of 77 tonight.
The possibility of precipitation continues into the evening, with the NWS calling for a 50 percent chance of storms, “mainly before 9 pm.” Though rain might offer a temporary respite, it’s expected to bring less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation. However, El Paso could see higher amounts in areas affected by thunderstorms. Moving into midweek, Wednesday promises a return to clear skies and high temperatures approaching the century mark.
Heading towards the weekend, the thermostat is only set to rise. Thursday’s conditions are predicted to be “sunny and hot, with a high near 103” degrees, while Friday could be even more sweltering with anticipated highs around 105 degrees. At night, there’s a chance of more thunderstorms, though they’re not expected to disrupt the predominantly clear skies. As per the National Weather Service, breezes could pick up with gusts as strong as 20 mph…