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El Paso Electric addresses high number of heat-related power outages

July 21, 2023 8:00 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric addressed the ongoing heat-related power outages their customers have been experiencing this past month in…

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger in need of water donations during heatwave

July 19, 2023 11:59 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the heat surges the community must take extra precautions to stay safe. Hydration is a big factor when it comes to…

Heat impacts electrical grids. Here’s how El Paso’s massive heat wave is impacting infrastructure

July 18, 2023 12:03 PM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many types of severe weather can have an impact on electrical grids, and heat is no exception. High temperatures cause…

Local farmers forced to double resources amid Borderland Heatwave

July 17, 2023 11:56 AM Sarah Coria

ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Borderland, like much of the country, has felt the effects of a long-lasting heat wave. The heat that’s impacted…

El Paso workers trying to get the job done during brutal heat wave

July 14, 2023 12:01 PM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is speaking to outdoor workers who continue to get the job done as one of the Sun City’s most intense heat wave on…

Recent fires in Juarez causing concern among Borderland residents

July 14, 2023 11:29 AM Heriberto Perez

JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With a recent spree of fires happening in Juarez, residents across the Borderland have raised concerns about the smoke…

Where you can stay cool in Doña Ana County during the blistering heat

July 9, 2023 11:59 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In light of continued extreme heat in the Borderland, Dona Ana County is once again offering cooling centers to all…

Watch: ABC-7 Chief Meteorologist Doppler Dave Speelman featured on national television

July 7, 2023 12:57 PM Emma Hoggard

(KVIA) — ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Chief Meteorologist Doppler Dave Speelman was featured on national television Friday! Speelman appeared on ABC…

Triple-digit temperatures trouble the Borderland, practice pet safety

June 28, 2023 11:35 AM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Triple digit heat is impacting El Pasoans across the Borderland, and with high temperatures expected to stick around,…

City of El Paso activates cooling centers as triple-digit temperatures continue

June 23, 2023 5:23 AM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With triple-digit temperatures forecasted throughout the weekend, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency…

ABC-7 Xtra: The Life of a Miner in southern New Mexico

June 7, 2023 4:41 PM Katie Frazier

OROGRANDE, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the mountains near Orogrande, New Mexico lie several private mining claims with many types of ores, crystals,…

National Weather Service El Paso hosts meeting on Monsoon Preparedness

May 24, 2023 11:26 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the National Weather Service El Paso Office will host an Integrated Warning Team (IWT) meeting at the Tech H2O…

Rio Grande will soon be full. Will put migrants in danger?

May 11, 2023 11:06 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In just a few short days, water will be released from Elephant Butte Reservoir into the Rio Grande. As water makes its way…

Sunny days with some winds expected this week

May 4, 2023 2:37 PM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Thursday everyone! We’re looking at a good weekend ahead, although some days will be windy. Highs will stay in the mid…

StormTrack Weather: Fire concerns, warm and windy Tuesday

April 18, 2023 5:57 AM Nichole Gomez

Good Morning! The breezy conditions started this morning, and the west winds will continue this afternoon. The combination of dry air and elevated to…

How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland

April 13, 2023 11:13 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…

StormTrack Weather: Warm and sunny

April 10, 2023 6:44 AM Nichole Gomez

Good morning! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Warm and sunny weather is expected through Wednesday before winds increase again Thursday and…

Desert Haven Fire in Hudspeth County now under control according to EPFD

April 5, 2023 10:40 AM Katie Frazier

BUTTERFIELD, Texas (KVIA) — UPDATE: As of 5:45 p.m., Paul Arteche, the Desert Haven Fire Chief, told us the fire burned 1942 acres out of the 3000…

ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy and cooler Tuesday

April 4, 2023 5:52 AM Nichole Gomez

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…

National Weather Service issues high wind advisory for southern New Mexico & west Texas

April 3, 2023 5:43 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service issued a high wind advisory Monday for southern New Mexico and west Texas, warning of…

ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy to start the week

April 3, 2023 7:08 AM Nichole Gomez

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…

ABC-7 First Alert: Breezy Sunday followed by stronger winds and cooler temperatures

April 2, 2023 5:58 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for stronger winds to come for your Tuesday. Sunday will be breezy as winds continue to…

ABC-7 First Alert: Strong Winds return followed by cooler temps

March 30, 2023 7:13 AM Nichole Gomez

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…

The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!

March 30, 2023 11:49 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…

Fire weather season returns to the Borderland

March 29, 2023 11:58 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…

ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds hit the borderland Thursday

March 29, 2023 6:45 AM Nichole Gomez

Good morning! High pressure will bring gorgeous weather to the borderland Wednesday. The winds will be light to breezy this afternoon. The skies will…