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title: "Rare Late-Season Storms Bring Hail Warning to El Paso"
url: https://www.hereelpaso.com/2026/10/24/el-paso-late-season-storms-hail-warning-weekend/
date: 2026-10-24T04:46:38-06:00
modified: 2026-10-24T04:46:38-06:00
author: "Marina Freeman"
categories: ["Weather"]
site: "HERE El Paso"
attribution: "HERE El Paso"
---

# Rare Late-Season Storms Bring Hail Warning to El Paso

> EL PASO, Texas — An unusually late round of severe weather swept across El Paso on Friday evening, and forecasters say the unsettled pattern can linger into the weekend before the region dries out. The National Weather Service office in Santa Teresa issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning covering the city that ran until 6:15 p.m.

*Source: [HERE El Paso](https://www.hereelpaso.com/2026/10/24/el-paso-late-season-storms-hail-warning-weekend/) — October 24, 2026 by Marina Freeman*

EL PASO, Texas — An unusually late round of severe weather swept across El Paso on Friday evening, and forecasters say the unsettled pattern can linger into the weekend before the region dries out.

The National Weather Service office in Santa Teresa issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning covering the city that ran until 6:15 p.m. Friday, citing wind gusts near 60 mph and hail about the size of a half dollar. The storm was tracking northeast at roughly 30 mph, and the warned zone took in the Lower Valley along with Central, Downtown and East El Paso.

Forecasters had flagged the setup earlier in the day, calling a strong-to-severe threat this late in the season rare. The city was expected to warm to about 82 degrees before storms formed in the afternoon, with rain chances of 60% during the day and 70% Friday night and an overnight low near 58.

Storm chances through the weekend are expected to favor areas east of the Rio Grande, with the greatest risk in Otero and Hudspeth counties. Heavy rain and strong storms remain possible through Saturday, along with gusty winds and pockets of flooding.

Residents should keep an eye on low-lying streets and arroyos, avoid driving through standing water, and secure loose outdoor items when storms approach. Large hail can damage cars and roofs, so moving vehicles under cover is a smart step when a warning is issued.

The City of El Paso keeps flood-map information for property owners through its Planning and Inspections department, which notes that a revised preliminary FEMA flood map covering the county came out in November 2023.