El Paso Braces for Powerful Winds After Cold Front

Bring your trash cans in, keep your pets inside, and maybe add a little extra glue to those eyelashes because this wind is not playing around, El Paso!!

Earlier this week we had to deal with record breaking heat and now Mother Nature is throwing us some wind, dust, sand and cooler temperatures!  A small “cold” front has rolled into the Borderland, and while we’re not exactly bundling up, we are feeling a noticeable shift. 

According to the National Weather Service El Paso, temperatures are dropping about 20 degrees compared to yesterday, with highs hovering near 72°F by Friday afternoon. But the real headline is the wind. Gusts are expected to reach up to 55 mph, and they’re sticking around throughout the day. It’s going to be a hair-tie emergency kind of Friday.

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Just How Windy is It In El Paso

If you’re wondering just how serious these winds are just log onto social media and you’ll see the photos and videos showing all the mess the wind is causing! 

Outside the KISS-FM studio, a tree literally snapped in half! Over in the Hueco Tanks area, FitFam El Paso shared that the tree behind Cosmo’s Bench, a local staple, was completely uprooted and knocked over. Safe to say, this isn’t your average breezy day.

If you’re heading out, especially on the roads, here are a few quick tips to stay safe while driving in high winds:

• Keep both hands firmly on the wheel
• Reduce your speed and give extra space between vehicles
• Watch for debris or sudden gusts, especially near open areas
• Be cautious around semis, trailers, and large trucks
• Avoid unnecessary travel if winds become too intense
• Stay alert on overpasses and bridges where winds hit harder

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Bottom line: today’s forecast = hold onto your hat (literally). Stay safe, stay aware, and maybe postpone that good hair day.