EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More showers and thunderstorms possible across the Borderland this weekend, with the greatest chances east of the Rio Grande Valley. Some storms could become severe, especially for Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Another weather system moving into the region Saturday helping to trigger thunderstorms during the afternoon. Areas farther east, including
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Severe storms pounded El Paso and the Borderland this evening. Numerous severe thunderstorm warnings blanketed the area. Many reports of hail occurred with these storms (reports of ping-pong size hail). Doppler radar indicated some storms could have produced upwards of Hen Egg size (although no confirmation). Hail blanketed Austin High School getting ready for Friday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rain and weather poured over the Borderland Friday evening. Severe storms could continue throughout the weekend. ABC-7’s StormTrack weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert to keep you prepared for the storms. Keep track of the skies with our interactive radar. Hail fell at the KVIA studio on Friday
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The National Weather Service in Santa Teresa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for El Paso until 6:15 P.M. for 60 mile per hour winds and half dollar-sized hail. This storm is moving to the northeast at 30 miles per hour! The Lower Valley, Central, Downtown, and East areas of El Paso is in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for severe storm threat through the region. We woke this morning to cool temps and calm conditions. By afternoon temps will climb and rain chances will begin. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 82, Las Cruces 79 today. Storm threat
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of miles away, the Pacific Ocean is heating up, and the effects could reach all the way to the Borderland this winter. The phenomenon, known as El Niño, could become one of the strongest on record since 1950, raising hopes for increased precipitation in a region struggling with years
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An active and potentially stormy weather pattern is setting up across the Borderland, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected through the weekend. Severe Weather Threat Today The greatest concern is tonight, especially near the Arizona border and across western portions of the region. A Tornado Watch continues through the early evening hours, so residents should
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for severe storm potential. Storm chances begin tonight and last through at least your Saturday! We woke up this morning to fresh temps, high clouds, and light breezy conditions. Temps to start were in the 50s and 60s. By lunchtime expect temperatures to
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The Borderland is heading into an active stretch of weather, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms, the potential for severe weather and an increasing threat for flash flooding through the weekend. Thursday brings the biggest concern The storm will begin lifting northeast across Southern California and southern Nevada Thursday afternoon. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances continue to rise. Today we woke to temps in the 60s. By lunch El Paso is expected to reach a high of 87, Las Cruces 83. This will keep our afternoon temps above average. Storm changes remain the larger impact
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A very active stretch of weather is shaping up across the Borderland, with increasing storm chances and a growing threat for heavy rain, flooding and severe thunderstorms. A large storm system will continue spinning off the California coast while an upper-level ridge remains to our southeast. This setup will help funnel moisture into the region,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances are set to climb over the next few days. We woke this morning to temps in the 50s. By afternoon El Paso is expected to reach a high of 84, Las Cruces 80. Rain chances today will remain in forecast
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A Special Weather Statement has been issued for El Paso and Dona Ana Counties including El Paso and Chaparral until 9:30 PM for wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour are possible in this line of strong storms!
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Last night and early this morning, we saw a few showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland. Only trace amounts were recorded at El Paso International Airport. Isolated storm chances are low for this evening, most of the action will be in West New Mexico/Eastern Arizona… one or two stray storms are possible, but not likely.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dona Ana County including Dona Ana and Radium Springs until 8:15 PM. The main hazards are 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail!
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday’s forecast will lean comfortable to start however rain chances will increase into midafternoon and early evening. We woke this morning to some wet roadways and chilly temps after overnight rainfall. Temps were in the 50s to start. By lunchtime temps are expected to reach a high of 79 El
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Yesterday, we dropped down to 42 degrees. Today’s high was 68. This week, daily highs will gradually warm into the 80s and lows in the 50s/60s. Isolated storm chances are low for this evening through the next few days and will increase through next week! We are keeping an eye on Hurricane Trudy in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures tracking to remain cool Sunday and Monday, then climb back above normal starting Tuesday. The warming trend will continue even as rain chances increase in the forecast. Rain chances are returning to the Borderland Sunday, with a better chance for showers and thunderstorms developing Monday. Sunday afternoon could bring
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After a cold and windy end to the week in the Borderland, it will be a quiet and fall-like weekend. The winds will be calm with daily highs in the 60s/70s and nighttime lows in the 40s/50s. Next week, highs will gradually warm into the 80s and lows in the 50s/60s. Rain chances will start
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Grab a jacket before heading out this Saturday morning! Cool October air is keeping temperatures well below normal across the Borderland, but a big warmup is on the way. Lowland highs tracking to reach only in the lower 60s Saturday afternoon, about 10 to 15 degrees below normal for mid-October.
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EL PASO, Texas (ABC-7) — El Paso and the Borderland are in for a significant cooldown, with the coldest temperatures of the season so far arriving tonight. Temperatures will dip into the low 40s across much of the lowlands, while mountain communities prepare for freezing conditions. The Sacramento Mountains could see temperatures fall into the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destructive gusts blew through the Borderland Thursday evening and will continue through Friday, according to ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather team. Friday morning, winds were estimated to peak at 65 miles per hour. In addition to a dramatic drop in temperatures, the wind gusts knocked down trees across El Paso neighborhoods, caused
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wind gusts reaching nearly 70 miles per hour woke some Borderland residents in the middle of the night. Some homes in Canutillo, Texas, near Country Club Road sustained severe damage. One West El Paso resident woke up to a tree weighing about three to four tons collapsed in his backyard.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First alert because of strong winds and cooler temps. Expect strong winds, blowing dust, and cooler temps! The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for todays wind event for El Paso County: High Wind Warning in effect from October 15, 06:00 PM MDT
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A powerful cold front is moving into the Borderland tonight, bringing a dramatic shift in winds, much colder temperatures and the potential for blowing dust across parts of the region. The cold front is expected to reach the El Paso and Las Cruces metro areas this evening, with extreme NE winds. Dangerous winds arrive tonight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as a backdoor cod front is expected to arrive tonight. Temps will drop winds will pick up. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert ahead of this evenings wind event for El Paso County: High Wind Warning in effect from October
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EL PASO, Texas — Enjoy the mild weather across the Borderland tonight and tomorrow because a dramatic change is on the way. An upper-level storm moving across the Four Corners will keep conditions dry and breezy through Thursday afternoon, with temperatures staying near seasonal averages. However, a powerful cold front is expected to move into
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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KVIA) — A tornado touched down in Fort Stockton, Texas, on Wednesday. ABC-7 viewer Tracy Novak shared photos of the tornado. Novak saw the tornado around 2:30 p.m.
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