National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

El Paso, El Paso International Airport (KELP)

Lat: 31.81°NLon: 106.38°WElev: 3957ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 10:51 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Sunland Park NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. East southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Sunland Park NM
 31.79°N 106.51°W (Elev. 3881 ft)
Last Update:
8:21 am MST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation