Meteorologist explains why Elsa may be ‘rare’ hurricane
Elsa strengthened to a hurricane and is expected to make landfall over the northern Florida Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. CNN’s Tom Sater reports.
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Tropical Storm Elsa now poses threat to entire East Coast
Tropical Storm Elsa has made landfall on Florida’s gulf coast, and flash floods and tornadoes are expected along the storm’s track. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater has the latest.
Continue ReadingAt least 1 dead, multiple injured as Tropical Storm Elsa whips north Florida, pushing toward Georgia and the Carolinas
By Jason Hanna and Amir Vera, CNN As Tropical Storm Elsa creeps over the southeast and continues north, it has wreaked havoc near the Georgia-Florida border, leaving at least one person dead and multiple injured. Winds from Elsa caused a tree to fall on two cars during an afternoon commute in Jacksonville, Florida, killing one
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Some isolated storms overnight then drier air arrives for Thursday through Saturday.
There is a possibility for a few storms overnight then drier air arrives for later Wednesday through Saturday. As we dry the air a bit, temps will increase to the mid and upper 90’s for Friday and Saturday. There will still be some humidity around so it will be somewhat uncomfortable for any outdoor activities.
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. This afternoon, thunderstorms will begin to develop around the mountains. The main issue will be locally heavy rain, flooding, and strong storms. Some of these storms will produce gusty winds and small hail. Drier conditions will begin Thursday and Friday.
Continue ReadingHundreds died in the West’s heat wave last week. Now another one is gearing up.
By Hannah Gard and Taylor Ward, CNN Unrelenting heat is expected to continue in the West after a late-June heat wave left hundreds dead in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Records could topple again this weekend as temperatures climb well above normal. The number of Oregonians who died from heat-related illnesses during the historic
Continue ReadingHurricane Elsa is moving north off the Florida coast near Tampa Bay with 75 mph winds
By Jason Hanna, Hollie Silverman and Amir Vera, CNN Elsa is moving up the Florida coast and is now near the Tampa Bay area after strengthening to a hurricane Tuesday. The storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning over the northern Florida Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. “Hurricane conditions are expected
Continue ReadingRescue crews battle storms as they search for dozens still unaccounted for in Florida condo collapse
By Madeline Holcombe, Eric Levenson and Amanda Watts, CNN Search and rescue teams in Surfside, Florida, recovered four more bodies Tuesday, bringing the Champlain Towers South condo collapse death toll to 36, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at an evening news conference. There are 109 “reports of people who are potentially unaccounted for,” she
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Caught on video: West El Paso storm looked like hurricane
EL PASO, Texas — TAKE A LOOK AT THIS: A very intense storm that moved through west El Paso outside the ABC-7 studios on Monday night looked like a hurricane to some El Pasoans, who said they had never seen anything like it before. You can view it in the video player above. ABC-7 Chief
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4 migrants saved from Rio Grande after west El Paso storm
EL PASO, Texas — Four migrants stuck in the Rio Grande were rescued by U.S. Border Patrol agents who spotted them a short time after a super storm moved through west El Paso. Monday night’s river rescue by border agents took place near Paisano and Executive; none of the migrants were seriously hurt – but
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Nearly 5,000 lose power in Las Cruces area on stormy night
UPDATE: Power was restored just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, according to an El Paso Electric spokesman; he said the cause of the outages were still being determined. ORIGINAL REPORT: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Nearly 5,000 homes and businesses in the Las Cruces area lost electricity on a Monday night that saw stormy weather throughout
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ABC-7 First Alert: More rain expected next couple of days; flooding possible
Rain and storm chances will increase later Tuesday and Wednesday as storms develop to the north and head south. Some storms could be rather potent producing some heavy rain in spots and with some flooding through Wednesday. Drier air arrives Thursday and Friday to limit storm chances to around 10%.
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain, storms to increase in intensity
Today is our last hot and sweaty day before another round of storms and potential flooding in the middle of this week. We issued the First Alert this afternoon for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the flooding we could see from these storms. We will also see storms today, with some of these storms being
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ABC-7 StormTRACK WEATHER: More heat and humidity with rain chances
We are starting off Monday with some steamy weather. Mostly sunny skies combined with the humidity we have means we could see a chance for showers and storms to build in for the afternoon. Temperatures will top off in the Mid 90s today after starting in the mid 70s. Rain chances will hang around for
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StormTRACK Weather: Not so soggy Independence Day
El Paso, Texas- Not much has changed in our weather pattern. There’s still the possibility of an isolated storm or rain shower to develop across Borderland locations, but it will be isolated. Think of yesterday… Many area locations didn’t see rain, but some locations got hit with strong thunderstorms. So we’ll do a 30% chance
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Isolated storms expected through the holiday weekend
Happy Fourth of July weekend! We reached a high of 93 today at the airport, but at least we aren’t in the triple digits. Tomorrow, we will see similar temperatures around the area with isolated showers and storms being possible throughout the afternoon and early evening. The latest futuretrack model is showing these showers could
Continue Reading Stormtrack Weather: Muggy holiday weekend
El Paso, Texas- The moisture is here to stay through your holiday weekend. Temps will continue to rise into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon, making for a hot and humid day. Storm chances will be more isolated than scattered this Saturday. The higher terrain could see more scattered showers develop, as those
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At least 19 people missing after mudslides sweep away houses west of Tokyo following heavy rain
TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Authorities in Japan say at least 19 people are missing after a powerful mudslide swept away rows of houses in Atami, southwest of Tokyo. A spokesman says dozens of homes may have been buried in the town known for hot springs. Self-defense forces are joining firefighters and police in the rescue
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Northeast El Paso roads littered by rocks and debris after week of storms
EL PASO, Texa s– Five days of nonstop rain has left El Paso roads littered with debris from the monsoon storm. While highways like US Highway 54 and Interstate 10 have been cleared by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews, local El Paso roads like Dyer Street are all still left waiting. “It’s horrible. Being
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ABC-7 First Alert: Showers and some storms possible yet this weekend
Some storms will break out across the area both Saturday and Sunday. A few isolated storms could be on the strong side. Temps will be in the upper 80s and low 90’s with mostly cloudy skies. It will also continue to be muggy and humid so anytime outdoors will be a bit more miserable.
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storms today, and a chance of storms for the 4th of July
Today will be another day where we can see some measurable rain in many locations across the borderland. With a mix of daytime heating, gust fronts (winds that come from dissipating storms), and ample moisture, I believe we will see another afternoon with thunderstorms blowing up in many locations. Storms will be isolated and we
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ABC-7 First Alert continues: More rain for Friday PM hours
Not a whole lot changing for us out there today as more showers and scattered thunderstorms are possible for the afternoon and evening hours. After starting with some sunshine, we will warm up quickly in El Paso. Expect to be in the upper 80s with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies for the afternoon. Rain
Continue ReadingHurricane Elsa brings strong winds and heavy rain to the Caribbean
Hurricane Elsa has become the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Elsa is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Windward and Leeward Islands on Friday. Meteorologist Jennifer Gray has the forecast.
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WATCH: For 3rd day this week, flash floods stall El Paso commute
Click here for ABC-7’s Traffic Track Map EL PASO, Texas — Heavy rain falling across El Paso on Thursday triggered a Flash Flood Warning from the National Weather Service as weather conditions for a third time this week resulted in flooding that disrupted the afternoon commute for Borderland motorists. Northeast and east El Paso, which saw several
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An American tradition will be missing in cities across the West this 4th of July due to the extreme weather
By Amanda Jackson and Brisa Colon, CNN As the West deals with a historic drought, officials in some cities are banning fireworks to help prevent more wildfires. The pandemic shuttered most of the July 4 celebrations last year as people stayed home to stop the spread of Covid-19. Thanks mostly to vaccinations, restrictions have been
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues: Chance for some showers and storms again Thursday
Flood risk will remain with thunderstorms possible through this evening. Best chance for showers will be between 3 pm and 7 pm this evening. Overall heavy rain risk is fairly low but can’t rule out some thunderstorms bubbling up with the instability in the atmosphere. High temperatures will be on the rise the next few
Continue ReadingExtreme temperatures ease as the tropics heat up
Tropical storm Elsa has formed in the Atlantic on the heels of a deadly heatwave. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers has the details.
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El Paso motorists again battle flash floods on roads
Click here for ABC-7’s Traffic Track Map EL PASO, Texas — Heavy rain falling across El Paso on Wednesday afternoon triggered a Flash Flood Warning from the National Weather Service as conditions for a second time this week resulted in flooding along Interstate 10 near Asarco, backing up afternoon commute traffic to the downtown area.
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At least 1 dead as truck is swept away in Carlsbad area flooding
UPDATE, June 30: CARLSBAD, New Mexico — One person was found dead in a truck driven into floodwaters that covered a closed road in Carlsbad after heavy rain drenched southern New Mexico, state police said. The person driving the truck went through a road block late Tuesday night and the vehicle was swept away by floodwaters,
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers, thunderstorms and, periods of heavy rain
Cool temperatures and rainy weather continue as flash flooding remains a concern today and tomorrow. There is still plenty of moisture to allow for widespread showers and a few thunderstorms with heavy rainfall. A slow drying trend will begin on Friday and continue through the weekend.
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