Cross-country storm packing a punch, bringing snow, ice and possible tornadoes
By Caitlin Kaiser and Judson Jones, CNN A storm is strengthening in the West and will bring dangerous ice, snow and the threat of tornadoes as it…
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Photo Gallery: ABC-7 First Alert – Strong winds causing patches of blowing dust
EL PASO, Texas – As of 10:30 AM on Wednesday, westerly and southwesterly winds were already picking up across the Borderland. From views on the…
Continue ReadingWildfires used to ease in intensity at night. A study says it’s not the case anymore
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The West is burning out of control. Warmer temperatures and historically dry conditions are leading to longer and…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at volcanoes, mountains that open downward to a reservoir of molten rock. Facts: More than 80% of the…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at earthquakes worldwide. The US Geological Survey describes an earthquake as “the ground shaking…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Much Stronger winds Wednesday – then cooler air
Strong winds hit the Borderland hard Wednesday with wind gusts around 55 mph. Some blowing dust and sand are possible during the afternoon. Secure…
Continue ReadingUS sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, new report shows
By Rachel Ramirez A new report provides an alarming forecast for the US: Sea level will rise as much in the next 30 years as it did in the past 100…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds increase ahead of storm system, blowing dust possible
Good Tuesday morning! The StormTrack Weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert for changes this week. Today and storm system will approach the area…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds will crank up Tuesday through Thursday
A storm will track east across the area Wednesday which will be a wind maker for us. Winds will gust to 35 mph Tuesday; 50 mph Wednesday and then…
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Doppler Dave issues first alert for gusty winds, cooler weather
EL PASO, Texas – Doppler Dave has issued an ABC-7 Stormtrack Weather First Alert for gusty winds. A cold front is bringing cooler air and possibly…
Continue ReadingCaught in an avalanche? You’ve got 30 minutes to survive
By Jennifer Gray, CNN You might have heard over the weekend; a man survived an avalanche after falling off a 50-foot cliff while skiing in Colorado.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds expected after Valentine’s Day
El Paso, Texas- A beautiful afternoon is on tap for the Borderland. Only seems fitting for this year’s Valentine’s Day holiday. High temperatures…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Sunny Valentine’s, winds incoming
Happy Sunday! We are expecting very warm and sunny conditions for your Valentine’s Monday and normal day Tuesday, but winds will pick up on Tuesday…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Marathon Forecast + windy midweek
Hello all and happy Saturday. The next two days are going to be really nice, but let’s focus on the El Paso Marathon first. MARATHON FORECAST: The…
Continue ReadingRecord-breaking heat could impact the Super Bowl this weekend
By Caitlin Kaiser and Pedram Javaheri, CNN Meteorologists This could be the hottest Super Bowl kickoff ever. An unseasonable wintertime California…
Continue ReadingFour-story high rogue wave breaks records off the coast of Vancouver Island
By Caitlin Kaiser and Tom Sater, CNN A rogue wave measuring 58 feet (17.6 meters) tall was recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island, breaking the…
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Cold front arrives overnight – a cooler day Saturday.
What a Friday. We hit 71 for the high. A cold front arrives overnight Saturday with some windy conditions along with cooler air. Temps will only hit…
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StormTRACK Weather: Warm weather continues, cooler air arrives Saturday
Happy Friday! The warm, dry and quiet weather will continue Friday. High temperatures will reach the upper 60s and low 70s with light winds and clear…
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Beautiful Friday; cooler with some wind Saturday
Temps will warm Friday to the mid and upper 60’s. Some spots hitting 70 with lots of sunshine. Winds will not be too strong at all. A cold front…
Continue ReadingSpring preview comes to an abrupt halt this weekend as temperatures plummet
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist For those of you in the Eastern US, enjoy the springlike weather while you can. Winter returns this weekend…
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StormTRACK Weather: Mostly sunny and mild, Thursday
Good morning! The pleasant weather will continue for the rest of the week. The afternoon temperatures will remain in the mid and low 60s. The winds…
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Temps continue to warm – changes for Saturday
Temps will climb to the mid and upper 60’s the next couple of days with lots of sunshine. Then, a cold front arrives very early Saturday which will…
Continue ReadingA home collapsed into the ocean as rising seas eat away at the North Carolina coast
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Another beachfront home in North Carolina collapsed into the ocean, officials with the National Park Service said Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingLA is under a rare wintertime heat advisory for the Super Bowl
By Caitlin Kaiser and Pedram Javaheri, CNN This could be the hottest Super Bowl kickoff ever. An unseasonable wintertime California heat wave —…
Continue ReadingLA is under a rare wintertime heat advisory for the Super Bowl
High pressure over the West brings record-breaking heat for western portions of the US. We are also monitoring the chance for lake effect snow…
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“I’m still trying to recover”: Some Texans are still bearing the brunt of the 2021 winter storm
Millions of Texans were without power for days after a devastating winter storm in February 2021. According to the University of Houston, the storm…
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StormTRACK Weather: Quiet weather continues Wednesday
Good morning everyone I hope your morning is off to a great start. The afternoon looks great with dry conditions and sunny skies afternoon highs will…
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Temps continue to warm; cooler and some wind for late Friday and early Saturday.
Expect temps to climb this week with lots of sunshine. Highs tomorrow will be in the low to mid 60’s with winds from the NE/E. Late Friday a cold…
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StormTRACK Weather: Quiet weather, a few windy days
Good morning! The calm weather will continue for the next few days with a few windy days on tap. A cold front will bring windy conditions Thursday…
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Not quite as cold overnight
Temps will be a little warmer by Tuesday morning with lows in the upper 20’s. Lots of sunshine tomorrow with highs in the mid and upper 50’s with…
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