Today's peak gust was 35 mph. It stirred up a dusty haze because we are so dry. The winds get stronger for Saturday and Sunday, gusting near 45 mph. Consequently, the afternoons will be a bit dustier. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast: TONIGHT:  The skies will be partly cloudy, and a dusty haze will hang over the El Paso area much of the evening.  The SW winds will gust near 35 mph with stronger gusts on the east slopes of the mountains.  The winds will diminish slightly overnight but will never fully die down.  The low will drop to 60. FORECAST:   Saturday will be mostly sunny with a few clouds and gusty winds in the afternoon.  The SW-W winds will pick up and gust near 45 mph.  This will stir up a dusty haze during the afternoon and evening.  Saturday's high:  82.  Sunday will be mostly sunny with a few clouds and gusty winds.  Sunday's high: 80. The west winds will gust near 45 mph, once again stirring up a dusty PM haze. Monday will be sunny and beautiful with a high of 82.  Monday may be the only day of the next 9 that will not be windy.  Tuesday will be mostly sunny with gusty afternoon winds.  The SW winds will peak near 45 mph, stirring up a dusty haze.  The high will touch 90. Wednesday will bring strong winds and blowing dusty.  The west winds will peak near 60 mph.  Wednesday's high: 87. Thursday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a few drops and gusty, cooler winds.  Thursday's high: 77. ...read more read less