Weather Archives

ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Record heat expected to hit parts of the Borderland

July 30, 2020 7:37 AM Nichole Gomez

The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert as El Paso likely sets a new record at the El Paso Airport. Afternoon high temps climb…

ABC-7 First Alert: Very hot temps Thursday.

July 29, 2020 5:48 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

It will be even hotter Thursday as temps climb anywhere from 102-108 degrees. This would make it the 33rd day of triples so far this year. There will…

StormTRACK Weather: The warming trend continues

July 29, 2020 7:56 AM Nichole Gomez

High temperatures will climb above average today and Thursday. It is likely that we could set a new record high Thursday afternoon. Make sure you are…

Triples visit El Paso again

July 28, 2020 5:46 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Temps will be around record levels Thursday as we continue to heat up. Highs Wednesday through Friday will be in the low 100’s with Thursday reaching…

StormTRACK Weather: Mostly dry and hot Tuesday

July 28, 2020 8:04 AM Nichole Gomez

Well, it looks like the triple-digit temperatures are back in the forecast this week. High pressure will bring seasonally hot mostly dry weather…

Lower Valley residents get answers behind weekend’s muddy mess after hard rain

July 28, 2020 12:05 AM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas — Residents in El Paso’s Lower Valley got answers Monday after their neighborhood became an impassable muddy mess over the weekend.…

Flooding causes thousands of dollars damage for southern New Mexico homes & businesses

July 26, 2020 10:17 PM Jim Parker

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Storms hit hard in southern New Mexico Sunday night, dumping between one and two inches of rain, prompting flash…

Drier and hotter

July 27, 2020 6:32 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Temps will begin to heat up to near triple digits – who said we were done with triples! Looks like Wednesday – Friday could be those hotter days.…

Watch LIVE: Hanna weakens to tropical storm day after coming ashore in Texas

July 24, 2020 12:29 PM ABC News, Associated Press

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hanna weakened to a tropical storm as it continued to move inland Sunday though it was still bringing…

StormTRACK Weather: Another round of showers and storms, mainly to the west

July 26, 2020 7:18 AM Andres Valle

El Paso, Texas- We’ve still got plenty of monsoon moisture in place across the Borderland for today. This will mean another day with afternoon and…

StormTrack Weather: Another round of showers and T-storms remains in the forecast tonight

July 25, 2020 8:38 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– The risk for flooding will continue through the weekend as another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms add to recent…

Hong Kong’s vast $3.8 billion rain-tunnel network

July 25, 2020 6:04 PM CNN

Below the mountains that overlook Hong Kong’s financial district, drainage engineer Alex Lau is ankle-deep in water flowing into a giant tunnel…

ABC-7 First Alert: Flash flooding possible in certain areas

July 25, 2020 7:42 AM Andres Valle

El Paso, Texas- Last night’s storms brought in some much needed rainfall across the Borderland. Some areas got more than they bargained for and…

ABC-7 First Alert: Some heavy rain in spots through Saturday.

July 24, 2020 6:39 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Storms will be tracking from SE to N/NW across the area Friday night and again Saturday. Some spots could get upwards of 1″ or more of rain. Along…

Wet roads amid heavy rain causes multiple wrecks backing up traffic on El Paso highways

July 24, 2020 9:16 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Rain-slicked roadways following up to an inch and a half of rain on Friday evening resulted in multiple crashes that snarled…

ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers and storms expected late Friday

July 24, 2020 7:16 AM Nichole Gomez

The StormTRACK Weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert. Tropical moisture continues to track into the region therefore heavy rain will remain a…

Storm chances continue

July 23, 2020 6:40 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Scattered storms will continue across the area tomorrow and the weekend. Best chance for heavier rain will be just to the west of us in western New…

El Pasoan charged with firing gun on highway now accused of leaving dog outside to die in 103-degree heat

July 23, 2020 1:17 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A 26-year-old El Paso man now jailed on animal cruelty charges, allegedly leaving his dog outside in sweltering temperatures to…

2nd El Pasoan arrested in a day for allegedly leaving dog outside in heat & sun to die

July 23, 2020 3:34 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A second El Pasoan has been arrested, just hours after the first, on animal cruelty charges after police said he left his dog…

StormTRACK Weather: Tropical moisture fuels thunderstorms through the weekend

July 23, 2020 7:20 AM Nichole Gomez

Showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the weekend. Keep in mind that periods of heavy rain and flooding will be possible with…

Stormy weather expected

July 22, 2020 6:57 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Scattered showers and storms will continue late tonight and tomorrow. Some will produced locally heavy rain. Storms hit the Horizon City area this…

STORMTRACK WEATHER: Triple-digit streak ends, showers and storms continue

July 22, 2020 6:53 AM Nichole Gomez

Showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the weekend. Keep in mind than periods of heavy rain and flooding will be possible with…

Severe thunderstorm dumps heavy rain, floods Canutillo

July 21, 2020 8:52 PM Jim Parker

CANUTILLO, Texas — A severe thunderstorm that moved through the Canutillo area late Tuesday afternoon flooded roads, homes and businesses there.…

StormTRACK Weather: Monsoon weather pattern settles

July 21, 2020 7:31 AM Nichole Gomez

The monsoon weather pattern is here to stay be sure to replace the windshield wipers on your vehicle. When you are driving in heavy rain, you must…

Stinky trash this hot summer in El Paso? You’re not alone

July 21, 2020 7:20 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the weather heats up, the trash gets smellier. El Paso’s Environmental Services department reports the odor is a…

Stormy weather triggered power outage for thousands in Anthony area

July 20, 2020 9:35 PM Jim Parker

ANTHONY, Texas — Several thousand El Paso Electric customers on both the Texas and New Mexico sides of Anthony were without power for up to two…

Snake bites on rise along El Paso hiking trails in monsoon season

July 20, 2020 6:57 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– Monsoon season isn’t just a busy season for our ABC-7 StormTrackers— it’s also a busy season for snake sightings in our area.…

Rain/Storm chances this week

July 20, 2020 8:01 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Most of us will have the chance to witness rain this week each and every day. There will be a good fetch of moisture or fuel for storms to feed on…

StormTRACK Weather: Monsoon flow remains weak; storms possible this week

July 20, 2020 7:22 AM Nichole Gomez

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and nighttime hours this week. Rain some of the storms will be capable of…

StormTrack Weather: Scattered showers and T-storm chances remain in the forecast tonight

July 19, 2020 6:18 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas– Chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast Sunday evening. Expect gusty conditions as storms develop in…