Yellowstone River flooding is a 1 in 500-year event, US Geological Survey says
By Claire Colbert and Raja Razek, CNN The devastating flooding that occurred along the Yellowstone River this week constitutes a 1 in 500-year event,…
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StormTRACK Weather: Some showers this morning before drier conditions move in
El Paso, Texas- Early this morning, showers and thunderstorms were seen trekking north into Otero County. Doppler radar showed heavy rainfall near…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Gusty winds continue tonight along with scattered thunderstorms
The Monsoon may have officially kicked off Wednesday but the borderland got a taste of active weather Thursday afternoon. The rain and downpours hit…
Continue ReadingNew satellite imagery shows flooding in Yellowstone altered the river’s course
By Judson Jones and Paul Murphy, CNN A vital bridge and road along the Yellowstone River and its tributary, the Gardner River, were destroyed by…
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Fact or myth? Can missing gas caps lead to evaporation of gas
EL PASO, Texas – Raising prices are being felt by everyone across the country. Groceries, bills, and of course, gas prices have skyrocketed in the…
Continue ReadingA break from the record heat is coming, but it won’t last long
By Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologists More than 65 million people in over a dozen states are under heat alerts Thursday. From…
Continue ReadingDeath Valley National Park visitor found dead after walking for gas, say park officials
Stella Chan, CNN A Death Valley National Park tourist was found dead Tuesday after his car ran out of gas, the National Park Service (NPS) reports. A…
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StormTRACK Weather: Showers & thunderstorms to develop this afternoon
El Paso, Texas- Monsoon season is in full swing and it will be a more active day for most of the area in terms of thunderstorm activity. A few…
Continue ReadingParts of Yellowstone may reopen to tourists on Monday, but flooding has been a disaster for neighboring towns
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Jason Hanna and Claudia Dominguez, CNN Yellowstone National Park could partially reopen as early as Monday as officials continue…
Continue ReadingParts of Yellowstone may reopen to tourists on Monday, but flooding has been a disaster for neighboring towns
Yellowstone National Park’s Northern section could be closed for the…
Continue ReadingSeveral homes damaged after a tornado rips through central Wisconsin, officials say
By Aya Elamroussi and Andy Rose, CNN Several homes were damaged Wednesday by a tornado in central Wisconsin, officials said. The tornado was reported…
Continue ReadingSeveral homes damaged after a tornado rips through central Wisconsin, officials say
A record-setting heat wave continues in much of the US today with severe storms threatening to cut off power for AC and…
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The Monsoon is here; what that means for the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – June 15 marks the start of the rainy season in the desert southwest. This is known as the Monsoon. This time of year, weather…
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StormTrack Weather: Easterly winds push moisture back into the region
Another triple-digit day in the books with temperatures hitting 102 at the El Paso Airport. In the coming days, temperatures will fall back to near…
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StormTRACK Weather: Dry out west and isolated storm chances out east
El Paso, Texas- Today marks the official first day of Monsoon Season for us here in the Borderland. Rain chances will be slim for El Paso and Las…
Continue ReadingMore than a dozen US cities set daily high temperature records, including one that hit 103
By Travis Caldwell, Joe Sutton and Steve Almasy, CNN At least 16 US cities set or tied records for their highest temperature for the date, with…
Continue ReadingExtreme heat will again scorch a large section of the US, including areas where thousands have lost power
Power outages from severe storms and very hot temperatures lead to a life-threatening scenario for parts of the Ohio Valley. CNN meteorologist Pedram…
Continue ReadingParts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for ‘substantial length of time’ after severe flooding
By Jason Hanna, Amir Vera, Elizabeth Wolfe, David Williams and Paradise Afshar, CNN While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily…
Continue ReadingParts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for ‘substantial length of time’ after severe flooding
Thousands of visitors flee Yellowstone as millions of Americans face a life-threatening…
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StormTrack Weather: The heat continues along with increased rain chances this week
Good evening, everyone! We managed to avoid setting a new record for heat but still reached 102 degrees at the El Paso Airport. Temperatures will…
Continue ReadingDozens evacuated as unprecedented flooding forces Yellowstone National Park to close all entrances
Heavy flooding caused by “unprecedented rainfall” near Yellowstone National Park caused the park to close all…
Continue ReadingWind 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…
Continue ReadingSeveral 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 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.…
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…
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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 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…
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