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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Weather Service: El Paso expected to reach 100 degrees for first time in 2025
After days of hazy skies and blowing dust, El Pasoans should start bracing for the summer heat as the borderland is expected to hit 100 degrees for the first time in 2025. The first chance of reaching 100 degrees is on Thursday, May 22, and the heat is expected to persist on Friday, May 23, and potentially last into the weekend. While there's an 85% chance of reaching the triple-digit mark on Thursday, the hottest day will be Friday, said Anthony Brown, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service in El Paso. "We're only about one week early (in hitting 100 degrees), so it's not too unusual for this time of the year," Brown said. "We're pretty confident. If we don't reach it (100 degrees) Thursday, we think we'll reach it Friday." The heat is moving into the region as a large high-pressure system moves into the United States, which typically happens as the summer approaches, Brown explained. The official start of summer is June 20, though parts of Texas have already experienced historic heat, after an early-season heat wave hit the south central part of the state last week, sending temperatures soaring well into the triple digits in Austin, San Antonio, Eagle Pass and Del Rio. In El Paso, temperatures are expected to drop back into the 90s by the weekend, though there is always potential for another 100-degree day, Brown said. "We come back down on Saturday and Sunday, but we could still hit a 100 degree on Saturday," Brown said. The earliest El Paso has ever reached 100 degrees is May 7, 2020, according to National Weather Service data. In 2024, the latest 100-degree temperature was recorded on Sept. 27. The year with the most significant number of days was 2023, with 70 days of triple-digit heat. Here are some tips on how to stay safe in the heat from the El Paso Department of Public Health: For homes, cover windows with drapes or shades, weather strip doors and windows and use window reflectors such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat back outside. When outside, wear a wide hat, loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing. Use a minimum SPF 15 sunscreen and apply at least 20 minutes before sun exposure, with reapplication every two hours. Avoid strenuous activities in the heat that may increase the chance of dehydration, leading to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and stay informed of extreme weather conditions. Never leave people or pets in a car, even for a minute. Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@ @NatassiaPaloma on Twitter; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook. More: UTEP Miners men's basketball's offseason revamp near completion with new coaches, players This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso weather: 100-degree day expected for first time in 2025
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
In Pakistani-administered Kashmir, security fears grow after Indian attack
KOTLI, Pakistani-administered Kashmir — More than a week after a ceasefire between Pakistan and India brought calm to this disputed borderland, the dead have been buried and much of the rubble cleared in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. But the subtler ways in which the fighting has changed the regional status quo are still emerging.
