Clear skies and a cool start greet El Paso on Sunday, April 12, with temperatures in the upper 50s at El Paso International Airport. The day will warm quickly, topping out near 83°F this afternoon as west winds ramp up across the area. No watches or warnings are posted this morning for far‑west Texas and southern New Mexico, but some gusty stretches are on tap.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
West winds will steadily increase through the day, with sustained speeds generally between 6 and 16 mph and afternoon gusts up to about 25 mph. That is enough for some noticeable crosswinds on exposed roads and at El Paso International. A stronger burst of wind is lined up for Monday, when gusts could reach around 32 mph, according to the National Weather Service El Paso.
Blowing Dust And Fire Weather
Drier air sliding into the region will support patchy blowing dust on Sunday and Monday. At the same time, fire weather conditions climb to elevated or even near‑critical levels in spots where humidity drops into the mid‑teens. That combination can briefly reduce visibility along I‑10, Trans‑Mountain stretches, and other exposed desert corridors, creating headaches for commuters and posing a particular hazard to high‑profile vehicles. For context, see our earlier look at when 65 mph gusts are coming, as per Hoodline.
What To Expect Today
The morning starts relatively calm, then turns breezy to gusty by around midday. The peak wind window runs from mid‑afternoon into early evening, with lighter but still noticeable breezes hanging on overnight into Monday. Winds are expected to ease by Wednesday as a weak Pacific front moves through, though a run of gusty days will carry El Paso through the start of the week, according to the National Weather Service El Paso.
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