Clear skies and bone-dry air greet El Paso this morning, with temperatures starting near 73°F and set to climb into the upper 80s this afternoon. West winds will crank up later today, and very low humidity will make it feel even drier, a combination that is already raising fire weather concerns for anyone thinking about outdoor work or burning.
Afternoon Winds Crank Up
West winds are expected at 6 to 14 mph with gusts up to 22 mph this afternoon, strongest in open desert stretches and on higher slopes. Those gusts could kick up some brief, localized dust and send unsecured patio furniture or trash cans rolling, so it is a good idea to tie down or move loose items before the afternoon peak.
Burn Ban And Fire Danger
Relative humidity will tumble into the single digits to low teens today, leaving vegetation tinder dry and supporting elevated fire danger. El Paso County remains under a burn ban, according to the Texas…..