Forecast and Conditions for El Paso, Texas

Updated: 1:19 PM MDT on May 13, 2008 Observed at 11 NE, El Paso, Texas
Temperature	89.0 °F / 31.7 °C
Humidity	14%
Dew Point	34 °F / 1 °C
Wind	SW at 7.0 mph / 11.3 km/h
Pressure	29.91 in / 1012.8 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Partly Cloudy
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	(FEW) : 18000 ft / 5486 m
Yesterday's Maximum	93 °F / 33 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	62 °F / 16 °C
Normal high	86 °F / 30 °C
Normal low	60 °F / 15 °C
Record high	102 °F / 38 °C (1996)
Record low	42 °F / 5 °C (1979)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	13
Sunrise	06:10 AM (MDT)
Sunset	07:55 PM (MDT)
Moon Rise	02:24 PM (MDT)
Moon Set	02:34 AM (MDT)
Moon Phase

Wind Advisory Statement as of 6:12 am MDT on May 13, 2008

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT
this evening...

An approaching upper level disturbance will combine with
deepening low pressure at the surface to generate windy conditions
today across southern New Mexico and western Texas. West to
southwest winds will increase to around 30 mph with gusts to 45
mph this afternoon and early this evening. Blowing dust and sand
will occur with visibilities under a mile in a few
locations... including portions of Interstate 10 between Las Cruces
and El Paso and also in the Deming vicinity. Hazardous driving
conditions are likely... especially for high profile vehicles.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with higher
gusts are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

Special Weather Statement Statement as of 9:00 am MDT on May 13, 2008

... Airport weather warning for El Paso International Airport...

Valid 05/13/1800z - 05/14/0600z

An approaching strong upper level low pressure system over the
western United States will produce high winds and some blowing dust.
Southwest to west winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts of around of 40
to 50 knots. Visibilities at times 1 to 3 miles locally in areas of
blowing dust.

Fire Weather Warning Statement as of 7:03 am MDT on May 13, 2008

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am this morning to
8 PM MDT this evening...

The National Weather Service in El Paso TX/Santa Teresa has
issued a red flag warning... which is in effect from 10 am to 8 PM
MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday is no longer in
effect. A red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this
evening.

Sustained 20 ft winds will exceed 20 mph with gusts of 30 to
50 mph Tuesday afternoon and early Tuesday evening. Minimum
relative humidities will drop below 15 percent over most
locations... and fire dangers are expected to remain at very high
or extreme levels. This red flag warning is for all zones with
the exception of zone 110 (gila wilderness).

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create extreme fire growth potential.

Forecast as of 3:51 am MDT on May 13, 2008
Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening...

	Today Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Windy. Areas of blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the afternoon.
	Tonight Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph becoming west 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Wednesday Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Wednesday Night Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
	Thursday Partly cloudy in the morning...then mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Thursday Night Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Friday Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Friday Night Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Saturday Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Saturday Night Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
	Sunday Partly cloudy. Highs 85 to 90.
	Sunday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
	Monday Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.