El Paso hit 105 shortly after 1 pm Friday. This is the 37th triple on the year so far. I expect another hot one for Saturday as temps climb to the 100-105 range. Those outdoor activities will take a toll on your body during the afternoon and early evening so drink that water and don’t
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat as an active heat advisory is in place. A heat advisory went into effect at 1AM this morning and will extend until 6AM Saturday. Throughout the region we are expecting to see temps range from 103-106. El Paso is looking
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Temps will continue to run above normal for this time of year with a high of around 103. This would increase the amount of triples, so far this year, to 37. There will continue to be a slight chance for an isolated storm. Rain chances would be around 10%.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for poor air quality. We will also see hot temps and rain chances continue today. An air quality alert will be in effect from 6 AM-7 PM for your Thursday. Keep a mask handy if you have respiratory difficulties. Breathing in poor air
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Higher levels of Ozone will be present again on Thursday. If possible, those with respiratory issues or lung disease should spend extra time indoors. The added pollutants, a stagnant air pattern and lots of sunshine will help keep this smog or pollution around and in the unhealthy category Temps will stay in the triples the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Expect warm wet weather for your Wednesday! Today we continue to hang on to the heat and to rain chances. We are looking to reach the upper 90s through low 100s throughout the region. El Paso is expected to reach 103 Las Cruces is looking to reach 98. Skies will
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Temps will continue to be 100-103 the next several days. There will be some pop-up showers and storms here and there. Some of these storms will produce a good, quick rainfall. It appears that we will get just a tad drier for the weekend.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Expect another hot day throughout the region as the triple digit temps stick around with lingering rain chances. Today we are looking to see temperatures in the low 100s throughout the region. El Paso is looking to reach 103 today and Las Cruces is looking to reach 101. If we
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Our air quality across El Paso is still unhealthy due to the ozone. It will be unhealthy again tomorrow. Temps will be around 100-103 for the next several days with a 20% of an isolated storm during the late afternoon and night hours.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We kick off the work week with an ABC-7 First Alert in effect for the poor air quality. An air quality alert is in effect from 8 AM- 9 PM. This is once again because of smoke pushing into the region as a result of ongoing wildfires. We are also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern El Paso County until 9:30 P.M. At 7:13 P.M., doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to
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We are under an ABC-7 First Alert because of the poor air quality in the Borderland. It will remain in effect until 9 PM this evening. Likewise, the Air Quality Alert issued by the NWS will go back into effect tomorrow morning. For those with asthma or allergies, wear a mask and have that inhaler
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Good morning and happy Sunday! We’re looking at a repeat of yesterday’s weather with El Paso hitting a high of 100 degrees and Las Cruces reaching 98 degrees. The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Alert yesterday, which remains in effect until 8 p.m. today. Thunderstorm chances will favor
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Happy Saturday to the Borderland. We are under another Air Quality Alert until Sunday afternoon because of smoke from the fires in the Northwest. A high-pressure system over Arizona is pulling the smoke into the Borderland. For those with asthma or allergies, wear a mask and have that inhaler on hand because these conditions can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Good morning and happy Saturday! Today, we’re looking at another scorching day with El Paso reaching a high of 100 degrees and Las Cruces hitting 98 degrees. Thunderstorm chances are higher in western New Mexico this weekend, with scattered rain and possible localized flooding in the Gila Wilderness and along
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The amount of Ozone will gradually diminish from unhealthy Saturday but some smoke from the distant fires will linger – but not as bad as it has been. There will be a slight chance for thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday as they move from north to south. Temperatures will be around 100 degrees again for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the poor air quality expected once again for your Friday. Throughout the region we continue to be under an air quality alert from 6 AM-9 PM. We are also under an Ozone Action day. Do your part to help prevent pollution by
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Air flowing around the fires in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast continues to send smoke across our area and a good portion of the country. This smoke and elevated ozone levels (pollution with our added heat and sunshine) are causing unhealthy air. Those with respiratory issues should limit their time outdoors tonight and again
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as we look to experience poor air quality again for your Thursday. Throughout the region we continue to be under an air quality alert from 6 AM-9 PM. We are also under an Ozone Action day. Two factors are contributing to the poor
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Fires in the Pacific Northwest and Colorado Rockies are causing the smoke you saw Wednesday and will see again Thursday. That combined with ozone in the atmosphere is causing unhealthy air. If you have respiratory or lung disease it’s best to stay indoors if you can, or wear a mask if you need to be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Good morning and happy Wednesday! Today, El Paso is set to reach a high of 98 degrees, while Las Cruces will see temperatures peaking at 95. The weather pattern for the rest of the week indicates a higher chance of storms concentrated in western regions, potentially bringing heavy rainfall. Apart
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Not much shower and thunderstorm activity is expected the next several days. Temperatures will climb to the mid and upper 90s. Rain chances will be around 10% each day. Humidity levels will remain elevated.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Good morning! Today’s conditions promise a high of 93 in El Paso and 92 in Las Cruces. A drying trend is forecasted through midweek with high pressure positioned to the west. Storm chances will initially concentrate over western regions before expanding eastward by the weekend. Temperatures are anticipated to rise
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Storms dumped heavy rain across parts of Las Cruces and El Paso early this morning. Most locations picked up anywhere from .25 – 1″ of rainfall. Where you see the darker greens and yellows that is where the heaviest rainfall occurred. There is still plenty of moisture in the atmosphere so the isolated storm chances
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, both El Paso and Las Cruces will experience varied weather conditions. Daytime temperatures will reach the high 80s in both cities. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon, followed by widespread rain showers later tonight. The weather pattern will continue through the early part of the week,
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We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for possible scattered showers and thunderstorms. Today, the Borderland will see a repeating weather pattern where showers and thunderstorms will pop up this afternoon. Likewise, it is expected to rise to only the low 90s today. Tomorrow, we will see another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. After
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, the Borderland is experiencing a moist and unstable atmosphere, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms. With increased cloud cover, temperatures will range from the mid-80s to lower 90s in the lowlands. Heavy rain and potential flash flooding are concerns for the day due to deep moisture levels. T his
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues as rain chances increase in the Borderland this evening, but will drop off during the late night hours. These are mostly scattered showers and thunderstorms. Flash flooding is also possible with these slow-moving showers and thunderstorms. Even with the cloudy conditions, we rose to 102. Las Cruces rose to 98.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents of the Borderland are advised to stay vigilant as active weather continues to pose threats of heavy rain and flash flooding throughout the weekend and into early next week. Showers and thunderstorms are expected daily, particularly over mountainous areas, with rainfall rates anticipated to be significant. This wet weather
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Lots of moisture is available for any storms that develop for the weekend and early next week. Storms will develop to the north and over the mountains and move south. Not everyone will see rain but those storms that pop up will be very efficient rain producers along with sending out gusty outflow winds. Temps
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