Sudden burst of wind sends barn roof flying
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) – Heavy rains and strong wind swept through Clint, Texas Saturday afternoon, ripping a roof off a barn and sending it flying…
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Flash flooding cancels last two races at Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – Village of Ruidoso posted flooding is ongoing in Rio Ruidoso which runs right next to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Water…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Hot temperatures continue in the Borderland, cooling down this week
We are under an ABC-7 First Alert because of the hot temperatures in the Borderland. Today we are expected to get up to 108. The monsoonal pattern…
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Evacuation order issued for some areas of Ruidoso due to “life-threatening flood waters”
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso residents living in the Upper Canyon Area and near the Rio Ruidoso are being urged by village officials to…
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ABC- 7 First Alert: Scorching heat and thunderstorm chances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is set to sizzle at 106 degrees while Las Cruces braces for 103 degree heat today. Plentiful moisture will persist…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues: Another scorching day Saturday with isolated storms
Another hot day today giving us our 20th triple-digit temp of the season. The high temp hit 103. It will be another scorcher again tomorrow before we…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Hot Friday and hot weekend ahead!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today we will see warmer temperatures with those temps continuing to warm…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Isolated storms tonight; extreme heat next two days
Temps stayed cooler today with the added cloud cover and moisture. There will be some isolated showers/storms in the area tonight. Chance for storms…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Staying hot with elevated rain chances Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today we will see slightly cooler temperatures but dangerous heat levels…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues: Very hot with scattered storms
Beneficial rains hit parts of the Borderland Wednesday evening with some flash flooding. Some areas around UTEP and downtown picked up about one inch…
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Socorro paletero sells ice cream to residents looking to cool down
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Borderland and surrounding areas Wednesday people looking for relief…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat advisory and elevated rain chances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today temperatures are climbing and rain chances elevating. A heat advisory…
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City of El Paso and City of Las Cruces reopen cooling centers this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reopened cooling centers to help the community beat the heat as temperatures rise in the borderland…
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Pediatrician provides advice on how to keep children safe during the heat and what the signs of dehydration are
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It is hot out there and everyone can be at risk in the heat. Kids can still have fun in the sun as long as grown ups…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat along with a few thunderstorms daily
Very hot temperatures along with added humidity is providing the ingredients for a rough time to be outdoors. Temperatures should just be shy of any…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat climbs Tuesday, rain chances pick up
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today temperatures are climbing and rain chances are going up. A heat…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Brutally hot again with temps 104-108 the next couple of days
The heat builds over the next couple of days with dangerous temps. The added humidity will make it feel that much more uncomfortable. There will be…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat returns Monday, rain chances pick up soon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the return of the heat. A heat advisory is in effect today into your Wednesday morning…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Scorching temperatures return to the Borderland
We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the scorching hot temperatures expected Monday through Wednesday. We rose to 102 today in the Borderland. It…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Prepare for triple-digit temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert due to the dangerous heat on Monday – Wednesday. We are issuing it early on to prepare you…
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ABC-7 Storm Track: Nice weekend weather, the heat returns to the Borderland
Happy Saturday to the Borderland. We are on track for a nice summer day in the Borderland. We were just shy of triple digits in the Borderland. El…
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Rising temperatures and spotty showers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Good morning and happy Saturday! Today, expect highs in the high 90s, almost reaching 100 degrees. After a brief cool down,…
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An isolated storm is possible tonight; more heat and sun this weekend
What another great day today with the clouds and moisture in place. This weekend will allow for more sun and more heat. There will still be an…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Cloudy, muggy, Friday with rain chances
EL PASO, Texas — Friday we will continue to see clouds in the area with rain potential still in our forecast. Moisture in the region will add to…
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Temps stay cooler, added clouds hang around
It was a beautiful day Thursday with the clouds and cooler temps—just a few light rain showers and sprinkles here and there. Another nice day…
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Weather impacts on Ruidoso wildfires this Southwest fire season
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The South Fork and Salt Fires continue to be 0% contained according to the New Mexico Fire Information. But the number…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Gusty winds continue overnight with some blowing dust and sand.
Showers and storms hit parts of the viewing area hard today with some hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds. Heavy rain hit parts of Chaparral, White…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances, heat, and wind advisory for Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat but we are also looking at some stronger winds accompanying storm…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Moisture on the increase Wednesday through Friday – some storms develop
Temps will continue to be hot again Wednesday with highs around 103. Winds will shift to the SE later in the day, sending moisture and humidity to…
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