4 migrants saved from Rio Grande after west El Paso storm
EL PASO, Texas — Four migrants stuck in the Rio Grande were rescued by U.S. Border Patrol agents who spotted them a short time after a super storm…
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Nearly 5,000 lose power in Las Cruces area on stormy night
UPDATE: Power was restored just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, according to an El Paso Electric spokesman; he said the cause of the outages were still being…
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ABC-7 First Alert: More rain expected next couple of days; flooding possible
Rain and storm chances will increase later Tuesday and Wednesday as storms develop to the north and head south. Some storms could be rather potent…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain, storms to increase in intensity
Today is our last hot and sweaty day before another round of storms and potential flooding in the middle of this week. We issued the First Alert this…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK WEATHER: More heat and humidity with rain chances
We are starting off Monday with some steamy weather. Mostly sunny skies combined with the humidity we have means we could see a chance for showers…
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StormTRACK Weather: Not so soggy Independence Day
El Paso, Texas- Not much has changed in our weather pattern. There’s still the possibility of an isolated storm or rain shower to develop across…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Isolated storms expected through the holiday weekend
Happy Fourth of July weekend! We reached a high of 93 today at the airport, but at least we aren’t in the triple digits. Tomorrow, we will see…
Continue Reading Stormtrack Weather: Muggy holiday weekend
El Paso, Texas- The moisture is here to stay through your holiday weekend. Temps will continue to rise into the upper 80s and lower 90s this…
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At least 19 people missing after mudslides sweep away houses west of Tokyo following heavy rain
TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Authorities in Japan say at least 19 people are missing after a powerful mudslide swept away rows of houses in Atami, southwest…
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Northeast El Paso roads littered by rocks and debris after week of storms
EL PASO, Texa s– Five days of nonstop rain has left El Paso roads littered with debris from the monsoon storm. While highways like US Highway 54 and…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Showers and some storms possible yet this weekend
Some storms will break out across the area both Saturday and Sunday. A few isolated storms could be on the strong side. Temps will be in the upper…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storms today, and a chance of storms for the 4th of July
Today will be another day where we can see some measurable rain in many locations across the borderland. With a mix of daytime heating, gust fronts…
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ABC-7 First Alert continues: More rain for Friday PM hours
Not a whole lot changing for us out there today as more showers and scattered thunderstorms are possible for the afternoon and evening hours. After…
Continue ReadingHurricane Elsa brings strong winds and heavy rain to the Caribbean
Hurricane Elsa has become the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Elsa is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the…
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WATCH: For 3rd day this week, flash floods stall El Paso commute
Click here for ABC-7’s Traffic Track Map EL PASO, Texas — Heavy rain falling across El Paso on Thursday triggered a Flash Flood Warning from…
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An American tradition will be missing in cities across the West this 4th of July due to the extreme weather
By Amanda Jackson and Brisa Colon, CNN As the West deals with a historic drought, officials in some cities are banning fireworks to help prevent more…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues: Chance for some showers and storms again Thursday
Flood risk will remain with thunderstorms possible through this evening. Best chance for showers will be between 3 pm and 7 pm this evening. Overall…
Continue ReadingExtreme temperatures ease as the tropics heat up
Tropical storm Elsa has formed in the Atlantic on the heels of a deadly heatwave. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers has the…
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El Paso motorists again battle flash floods on roads
Click here for ABC-7’s Traffic Track Map EL PASO, Texas — Heavy rain falling across El Paso on Wednesday afternoon triggered a Flash Flood Warning…
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At least 1 dead as truck is swept away in Carlsbad area flooding
UPDATE, June 30: CARLSBAD, New Mexico — One person was found dead in a truck driven into floodwaters that covered a closed road in Carlsbad after…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers, thunderstorms and, periods of heavy rain
Cool temperatures and rainy weather continue as flash flooding remains a concern today and tomorrow. There is still plenty of moisture to allow for…
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West El Paso residents assess flood damage, clean up
EL PASO, Texas — Residents in Smeltertown, a small west El Paso neighborhood just north of Paisano and Executive, are picking up the pieces after…
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Flooding raises questions about El Paso’s storm drainage
EL PASO, Texas — Multiple areas of El Paso have experienced flash floods in recent days, which is something many El Pasoans say they thought…
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‘We love the rain!’ Southern New Mexico farmers optimistic about growing season
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — One man’s inconvenience is another man’s blessing. “We love the rain!” said Greg Daviet, the farm manager of Dixie…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Tracking additional rain for rest of week
Some additional rain is in the forecast for the rest of this week. There is the possibility some moderate showers could occur overnight Tuesday…
Continue ReadingMore than 230 deaths reported in British Columbia amid historic heat wave
By Sarah Moon, Jon Passantino and Rebekah Riess, CNN More than 230 deaths have been reported in British Columbia since Friday as a historic heat wave…
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Dallas man ends up losing legs due to frostbite from historic winter storm
DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — After three days of repeated power outages at his aunt’s Dallas home back during February’s arctic storm, Steven…
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39-year-old Austin hiker killed on Franklin Mountains was wife, teacher & mother
EL PASO, Texas — The husband of the 39-year-old Austin woman who died hiking in the Franklin Mountains amidst Monday’s heavy rains said she was…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Another round of rain and thunderstorms
The cool and rainy weather continues Tuesday and so does the ABC-7 First Alert. Some storms this afternoon could lead to heavy rain and flash floods.…
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Woman dies after being swept away on Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas — A 39-year-old woman was found dead by El Paso Fire Department search and rescue crews Monday evening in the Franklin Mountains…
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