Wind and solar power are ‘bailing out’ Texas amid record heat and energy demand
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Texans are cranking on the air conditioning this week amid an unusually early heat wave, setting new records for electricity…
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Several cities across the US are setting new temperature records
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Daily high temperature records were set across several cities Monday afternoon. Here are a few: — Columbia,…
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StormTRACK Weather: Triple-digit heat sticks around
El Paso, Texas- The triple-digit heat is here to stay! However, the good news is that it will be a tad bit cooler than it was yesterday. So compared…
Continue ReadingAcross the US, a day of extreme weather prompts heat warnings, severe flooding and power outages for hundreds of thousands
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN In a matter of hours Monday, the iconic landmarks of Yellowstone National Park were shuttered to the public and its roads…
Continue ReadingAs Arizona’s Pipeline Fire burns nearly 23,000 acres, officials consider closing Coconino National Forest
By Joe Sutton, CNN As Arizona’s Pipeline Fire has scorched nearly 23,000 acres, officials are discussing the possibility of closing the…
Continue ReadingArizona’s Pipeline Fire has burned more than 20,000 acres in 2 days
After seeing heavy rain, excessive heat, and a severe storm threat yesterday, another round of hot temperatures and severe storms are likely today.…
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Tips to keep your house energy-efficient during the hot summer months
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Electric wants to remind its customers of energy-efficient programs and tips they provide to help keep homes cool and the…
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StormTrack Weather: Isolated storms and gusty winds, triple-digits stick around
After another day filled with triple-digit temperatures more heat is on the way. Tonight there will be a chance for isolated storms and gusty winds,…
Continue ReadingMore than 125 million people are under heat alerts across the US
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist This is exceptionally hot and humid for any time of year. Period. “We don’t change our criteria based…
Continue ReadingGet ready for triple-digit temperatures again, as massive heat dome engulfs the US
CNN’s Derek Van Dam measures the surface temperatures in two Atlanta parks serving two different communities, and the results are…
Continue ReadingAll entrances to Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed due to ‘extremely hazardous conditions’
By Claudia Dominguez and Sara Smart, CNN Yellowstone National Park announced Monday all entrances are temporarily closed due to “extremely…
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During an extreme heat wave, the City of El Paso still struggles to find lifeguards to open pools
EL PASO, Texas- Even with cash bonuses for signing up and tuition reimbursement, the City of El Paso still can not find enough lifeguards to open all…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scorchin’ Heat Continues
El Paso, Texas- The sizzlin’ hot temperatures continue for the start of the work week. Records could even be broken this afternoon. A heat advisory…
Continue ReadingOfficials go door-to-door for mandatory evacuations after fire expands in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest
Very hot temperatures and a severe storm threat shift to the East. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the…
Continue ReadingHundreds are urged to evacuate due to wildfire near Flagstaff, Arizona, as thousands more are told to prepare to leave
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Joe Sutton, Ella Nilsen and Brandon Miller, CNN A wildfire burning just six miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona, has prompted…
Continue ReadingOfficials go door-to-door for mandatory evacuations after fire expands in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest
By Joe Sutton and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Mandatory evacuations are in place after a wildfire expanded steadily in Southern California’s…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Hot Monday, then slow cool down
Good evening everyone. It’s been another sweaty day in the Borderland but we are making it through…right…right?! If you don’t like the heat,…
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Extreme heat hits Borderland
EL PASO, Texas- 100 degree temperatures fill the Borderland. The temperatures will stay in the 100s for the rest of the week with a little cooling…
Continue ReadingHeat wave creating a ‘dangerous situation’ across the southern US as millions will feel triple digit temperatures this week
By Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologists More than 65 million people from California to Tennessee are under some type of heat alert…
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ABC-7 First Alert: New high record set in El Paso, hot tomorrow
Hey everyone, hope you are surviving this hot day! We officially broke last year’s record of 106 by reaching 107 today! Sheesh! Tomorrow is looking…
Continue ReadingMore than 60 million people across Southwest are under heat alerts. And summer is still 10 days away
By Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN The official start of summer is 10 days away but more than 60 million Americans are under heat alerts…
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StormTRACK Weather for Saturday June 11th
EL PASO, Texas- Hot temperatures strike the Borderland this weekend. You’re going to be looking at 106 degrees in the El Paso area for…
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El Paso Fire water rescue team pulls body from canal
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Fire Department water rescue team members pulled a body out of a canal Friday afternoon. A report about a person in the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Preparations for a hot weekend
Ice ice baby…dun dun dun dun dun dun dun. That’s what we will need this weekend! If you thought today was hot, get ready for this weekend where…
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El Paso Electric asks customers to conserve energy due to heat, transmission line damage
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Electric is asking customers to conserve energy between 2 to 8 p.m. Friday. El Paso Electric officials report crews are…
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How to keep your pets safe during the expected 108 temps this weekend
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso has seen triple-digit weather all week. Today’s high is projected to be 106, with Saturday and Sunday expected to reach…
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Hypnotizing dust devil caught on camera in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — An east El Paso resident caught a hypnotizing view on camera in east El Paso. Abraham R. Castillo captured a short video Thursday…
Continue ReadingDeadly hot weather peaks in California on Friday as the stifling heat marches east through the weekend
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Over 35 million people are under heat advisories or excessive heat warnings from California to Texas, as the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerous heat through the weekend
The ABC-7 First Alert is in effect through the weekend for dangerous heat. Today will be another very hot day with high temperatures a few degrees…
Continue ReadingSouthern California preparing for ‘hotter, drier’ wildfire season amid workforce shortages
By Stephanie Elam, CNN As the extended drought has left vegetation dry, brittle and ripe for burning, fire officials in Southern California are…
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