Weather Alerts
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Sierra County until 6 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Sierra County until 6 PM. At 5:07 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles northwest of Northrup Landing and east of T-Or-C, moving northeast at 45 mph. The main hazard is radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
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Flash Flood Warning for Northeast El Paso until 11 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeast El Paso until 11 PM. At 7:55 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
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Flood Advisory for Dona Ana and El Paso Counties until 8:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory until 8:15 PM. This advisory area includes West El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Sunland Park, and Franklin Mountains State Park. At 7:10 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
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Flood Advisory for El Paso County until 7:45 PM for parts of El Paso
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory until 7:45 PM. This includes Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Central El Paso, Fort Bliss, Fort Bliss Northeast, and Biggs Field. At 6:45 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Continue ReadingFlood Advisory in effect for El Paso County until 8 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has a Flood Advisory in effect for El Paso County until 8 PM. The advisory locations that may experience flooding include Fabens, Tornillo, Indian Cliffs Ranch, Colonia del Paso, Dairyland and Lake Way Estates. At 6:04 PM, doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
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Flash Flood Warning for Eastern El Paso until 9:30 PM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern El Paso County until 9:30 P.M. At 7:13 P.M., doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to
Continue ReadingFlood Advisory for Eastern El Paso County including Far East El Paso and Homestead Meadows until 9:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory for Eastern El Paso County until 9:15 P.M. At 7:13 P.M., doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Some locations
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Flood Advisory for Dona Ana and El Paso Counties including Northwest El Paso and Santa Teresa until 9:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory for Dona Ana and El Paso Counties until 9:15 P.M. At 6:06 P.M. MDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.3 and 1 inch of rain has
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ABC-7 First Alert: City of El Paso activates cooling centers as temperatures rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have now activated cooling centers throughout the community as triple-digit temperatures are forecasted over the next several days. The centers will be open Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7. The cooling centers provide an indoor, air conditioned, environment for residents
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ABC-7 First Alert: City of Las Cruces to Activate Cooling Stations
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-June is the hottest month in the borderland, with temperatures ranging from 100 to 110 degrees on some days. Triple-digit temperatures are back in the forecast this week. The City of Las Cruces will activate cooling stations on Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, 2024, to aid residents needing heat relief.
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds Impacting Easter and Monday
Good morning and happy Easter! The Easter bunny stopped at my house before I woke up with a delicious basket of treats, and I can’t wait to see some of the goodies the bunny brought to you all. Saturday turned out to be not so bad (I’ll take it), and the good news is, today
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong Winds Expected for Easter Weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Good morning to you all and happy Easter Weekend! Our First Alert continues, as we will have yet another windy weekend which will put a little bit of a damper on weekend activities, but there will be ways you can still enjoy, so just keep reading. Starting with today, the weather
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ABC-7 Storm Track: Winds calm into the night, cooler tomorrow
Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for the Borderland gusty winds and overnight wind chills. The Pacific cold front has moved through the area and it is now cooler behind it. The winds are not going to be as gusty as Sunday’s winds, but wind gusts could be up to 40 miles per hour with temperatures
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ABC-7 First Alert: Wind, rain, and cooler air temperatures expected Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Our ABC Storm Track Weather Team has issued a First Alert for the wind, rain, and cooler air expected on Monday. For today, we saw spring-like conditions with breezy winds. A back door cold front will arrive in the Borderland later tonight into early Monday morning. Much cooler and windy
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ABC-7 First Alert – Windy with rain chances Wednesday
The winds will crank up again Wednesday with gusts around 40 mph. The colder air behind a cold front, along with the winds, will make it feel colder, so grab those jackets. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s with mostly cloudy skies. Rainfall is expected to be light across the area with some snow
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain, winds and cooler temps return
El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- The ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for changes that will arrive Friday. The next Pacific storm system will bring showers that will develop west of Deming and spread east. Most of the rain should be done on Saturday night. In addition to the rain, winds will increase between 40
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First Alert: A major windstorm is coming, prepare for possible power outages and secure loose items
ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect for strong winds on Thursday. Today, you should prepare for potential power outages, clear debris from your home, and remove anything from your property that high winds could pick up. Enjoy the lighter winds this afternoon, with winds peaking around 25 mph. Since today is nice, take advantage of
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers Wednesday
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- The ABC-7 First Alert continues, clouds will stick around, and rain chances will increase starting today. Scattered showers will be light to moderate this afternoon. We will get a break from the rain on Thursday, but the rain showers will return on Saturday. Christmas Eve and Day look partly cloudy with
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TxDot reminds El Paso drivers to use caution in rainy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland saw rainy weather conditions Tuesday evening, causing partial flooding in some parts of town. TxDot reminds the community to drive with patience during weather events like these. ABC-7 spoke with Jennifer Wright, TxDot spokesperson, about some tips drivers should keep in mind. Wright said the most dangerous time
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Scattered High Clouds for Saturday’s Annular Solar Eclipse
El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — This Saturday, the Borderland will be right in the path of the annular solar eclipse! The high cirrus clouds won’t block your view. This form of eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, creating a ” Ring of Fire Effect.” This will be quite the
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered storms expected Tuesday
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect as thunderstorms will increase Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of the isolated storms will become severe. Models show that the thunderstorms will develop late in El Paso and Las Cruces and continue through tonight. Some stronger storms will produce hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers and storms possible Wednesday
The ABC-7 First Alert remains in place Wednesday! We will see more sunshine and warmer temperatures on Wednesday; the warmer temperatures will combine with residual moisture to build up afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the low 90s for El Paso and Las Cruces.
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ABC-7 First Alert: Record-setting heat possible Wednesday
El Paso tied a record high of 105 Wednesday. This is the 40th consecutive triple in a row, with 41 this year. The record for triples is 62, set in 1994. It will be another hot day across the Borderland, with all lowland areas expected to reach triple digits. Several record highs are expected to
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Borderland residents find ways to “cool down” during hot El Paso days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On another triple-digit temperature day, people from the borderland are trying to stay cool and hydrated. ABC-7 visited Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld to speak with residents on a busy family Sunday to learn more about how they stay cool on days like these. Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld staff members say
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City of El Paso activates cooling centers as triple-digit temperatures continue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With triple-digit temperatures forecasted throughout the weekend, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management remind the community of the cooling centers available throughout the borderland. Inside the cooling centers residents can stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses. Water is also provided and as well as some
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday afternoon in El Paso and Las Cruces
The ABC-7 First Alert continues Tuesday. The day starts nicely, but the storms will increase throughout the day. The showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the area late this afternoon into the early evening hours. Some spots may see heavier rainfall which may result in localized flooding. The best rain chances will be
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ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy and cooler Tuesday
Another day of gusty winds! The only difference today is the temperatures will be cooler behind a cold front. We will have west winds of 25 to 35 mph with at least 50 mph gusts. Cooler air will move in the region, so our high temperatures on Tuesday will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler
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ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy to start the week
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for windy conditions Monday and Tuesday. Monday afternoon will be warm with temperatures in the 80s; areas of blowing dust can’t be ruled out, and winds will reach near 40 mph. Winds will become stronger on Tuesday a High Wind Warning will be in place through Tuesday night. Wind gusts
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong Winds return followed by cooler temps
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for high winds Thursday. Southwest winds will gust to 55 mph for the El Paso and Las Cruces area. Expect some blowing dust and sand to occur by late afternoon and evening. A cold front will arrive late in the day and cool us down about 10 to 15 degrees
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