First significant snowstorm of the season takes aim at the Rockies
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The first significant snowstorm of the season is gearing up to impact portions of the Rockies this week. After a…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cold front brings strong winds Tuesday
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for Tuesday. Expect gusts to 50 MPH, and blowing dust will be possible. We can’t rule out the possibility of damage…
Continue Reading25% of all critical infrastructure in the US is at risk of failure due to flooding, new report finds
By Drew Kann and Ella Nilsen, CNN As a massive investment to repair roads and adapt to climate change faces an uncertain fate in Congress, a new…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong cold front moves in late Tuesday bringing gusts of up to 50 mph
El Paso, Texas– The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for two cold fronts that will kick up winds and bring cooler air…
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Millions across the central US are under threat of severe storms today
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A “potentially significant severe weather event” is forecast for portions of Oklahoma and Texas on…
Continue Reading Millions across the central US are under threat of severe storms today
Severe storms are possible on Sunday across the central US. This threat shifts into the Midwest for Monday. Meteorologist Allison Chinchar has the…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Winds in the forecast
It will be a windy morning and early afternoon for the area Sunday. Expect winds from the West at 40 mph. Temps will cool down a bit behind a cold…
Continue ReadingAntarctica’s last 6 months were the coldest on record
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist In a year of extreme heat, Antarctica’s last six months were the coldest on record. “For the polar…
Continue ReadingAntarctica’s last 6 months were the coldest on record
In a year of extreme heat, Antarctica’s last six months were the coldest on record – with an average temperature of -60.9 degrees Celsius (-77.6…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy next Tuesday
A decent weekend in store as temps stay hot Saturday and then a cooldown Sunday behind a weak cold front. Expect windy conditions Sunday with gusts…
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StormTRACK Weather: Hot Afternoon!
El Paso, Texas- The mercury will continue to rise in the Borderland this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 90s! Mostly sunny skies, winds will be…
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StormTRACK Weather: Warm & Breezy Fall Day
El Paso, Texas- It’s sure not feeling like fall in the Borderland and won’t feel that way for the next several days. Warm and breezy conditions are…
Continue ReadingAlabama flash flooding kills 4 and spurs rescues from homes and cars
Heavy rain sparked a flash flood emergency in central Alabama overnight leading to water rescues across the region. The heavy rain is shifting and…
Continue ReadingAlabama flash flooding kills 4 and spurs rescues from homes and cars
By Jason Hanna and Gregory Lemos, CNN Heavy rain sparked deadly flash flooding in parts of Alabama from Wednesday into Thursday, killing four people…
Continue ReadingOver two feet of rain fell in Italy in only half a day, something not seen in Europe before
By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Extreme, climate-fueled rainfall broke records this week in a part of Italy known for its rain and an area in Oman not known…
Continue ReadingOver two feet of rain fell in Italy in only half a day, something not seen in Europe before
Heavy rain in northwest Italy on Monday broke a rain record for Italy as well as all of Europe. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the…
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StormTRACK Weather: Moisture tracks east, a warming trend begins
Good Morning! Light showers moved through the Borderland this morning we’ll see drier air move in from the west. The weather story for the remainder…
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StormTrack Weather: Light showers expected overnight; Dry air and warmer temps. ahead
El Paso, Texas– A slight chance for light showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly west of Las Cruces overnight. Drier air will move in…
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StormTRACK Weather: Rain chances return late Tuesday
Good Tuesday morning! There will be a chance for thunderstorms through tonight, mainly west. Expect drier conditions tomorrow with temperatures…
Continue ReadingA drone survives a sail into a major hurricane and “lives” to show the video
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Hurricane hunters have been flying inside hurricanes for more than 50 years, collecting data. They’ve been…
Continue ReadingThe Earth isn’t as bright as it once was
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist A new finding that seems a little out of this world is a new reality for researchers who have been studying the…
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StormTRACK Weather: Great start to the week
Good Monday morning, everyone! The forecast looks nice today with a few passing clouds and temperatures reaching the mid and low 80s. Rain chances…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Sunny Sunday, warming trend
Good Sunday morning. Today will be a lot like yesterday with sunny skies and no rain chances. The only difference is that it’ll be a few degrees…
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StormTrack Weather: Quiet weather continues Sunday with storm chances returning next week
El Paso, Texas– It was a nice start to the weekend with dry conditions, mostly sunny skies and mild afternoon temperatures. These calm conditions…
Continue ReadingThe 7 most devastating climate disasters of summer 2021
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The climate crisis ravaged the United States this summer. As the West struggled with unrelenting drought and dozens of…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Sunny and warm Saturday
Good Saturday morning to you all. If you are heading out early this morning or later this evening you will certainly want to bring a light jacket…
Continue ReadingAfter one of the driest years on record, it will take multiple years for some states to recover
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Record drought, wildfires, and water shortages have beleaguered the western US, and the forecast is not much…
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Group repairs central El Paso homes damaged by deadly August flood
EL PASO, Texas — An organization is working with families in central El Paso whose properties were damaged during the just-ended monsoon season.…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Beautiful weekend ahead!
Happy Friday! Wooohooo! If you’ve been watching my shows this afternoon you know it’s going to be a beautiful weekend, but I’d assume if you are…
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