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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Extreme heat can impact your physical and mental health, experts provide tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to deal with a triple-digit heatwave, experts explain extreme heat can significantly impact your…
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El Paso health expert weighs in on heat-related illnesses as temps rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland because of the heat, temperatures throughout El Paso are expected to reach…
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City of El Paso reactivates cooling centers ahead of potentially record-setting heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reactivating its community cooling centers Tuesday, June 11, 2024 until further notices. Everyone is…
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6 things to know about the summer weather in El Paso
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 With the summer heat well upon El Paso and two days of triple-digit heat in the forecast for…
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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…
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Water safety tips to follow if you visit local water parks this summer
EL PASO (Texas) — With hotter temperatures expected to hit our area soon, local water parks started to operate early this month. Wet ‘N’ Wild…
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Heat builds as dry, breezy conditions persist amid Blue 2 Fire escalation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Sunday! Today’s temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid-90s, which aligns closely with seasonal averages. Dry and…
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Juarez residents enjoy solar eclipse at university’s viewing party
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Students in the Juárez Autonomous University’s Astronomy Club organized a viewing party for this year’s solar eclipse.…
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With less than 24 hours left until the 2024 solar eclipse, El Pasoans prepare for the celestial event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than 24 hours left until the 2024 solar eclipse, El Pasoans are preparing by educating themselves. Many gathered…
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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…
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Soft hail coming down in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Viewers are sending in numerous photos and videos of what appears to be soft hail coming down in Horizon City. View…
Continue ReadingDeadly spring storm brings blizzard conditions to the Plains and the threat of strong tornadoes to the South
Originally Published: 25 MAR 24 01:37 ET Updated: 25 MAR 24 20:32 ET By Robert Shackelford, Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A…
Continue ReadingPowerful California blizzard shuts down roads and ski resorts as heavy snow and fierce winds slam mountains
(CNN) — Blizzard conditions continued to slam Northern California over the weekend with damaging winds and heavy snow dumping on mountain…
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Texas wildfire smoke moving through Borderland, causing low visibility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has received several calls about the smell of smoke and hazy weather throughout El Paso County Wednesday morning.…
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Death confirmed in Texas wildfires
AMARILLO, Texas (KVIA) — New reports indicate that the Texas wildfires have claimed one life. In hard-hit Hutchinson County, officials say the…
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El Pasoans give weather safety tips ahead of cold and windy Super Bowl celebrations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite the rainy, cold, windy weather El Paso experienced Saturday, ABC-7 crews saw many people out and about. Several El…
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Borderland under a high wind advisory till 8:00 PM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Unsettled weather continues to impact the Borderland. A wind advisory will be in effect at 12:00 lasting till 8:00…
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Recent wind storm causes spike in allergies among El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many El Pasoans are still recovering from the aftermath of Thursday’s windstorm. Wind gusts in the area reached 67 MPH.…
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Borderland passengers see flight delays and cancellations amid severe weather across the country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport sees several flight cancellations and delays Monday morning after severe weather pummels…
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Strange cloud appears in El Paso sky
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than a dozen ABC-7 viewers sent in pictures of a peculiar set of clouds in the skies over the Borderland Sunday…
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Insurance agencies encourage getting coverage after El Paso’s extreme winds cause severe damage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens are being forced to rebuild, after Thursday’s extreme winds tore the roof off an apartment complex in Northeast El…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Your winter outlook
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland experienced the first winter wallop of the year, and much of it was destructive, beginning on Monday. 60 mile…
Continue ReadingBrutal Arctic blast to drop temperatures to minus 30s as the coldest air of winter spreads across the US
Originally Published: 11 JAN 24 16:20 ET Updated: 12 JAN 24 12:03 ET By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — A brutal blast of Arctic air will spread…
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Several families displaced after strong winds tear roof off Northeast El Paso apartment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 12 apartments were damaged following a roof being partially torn off on Thursday, January 11th, according to Anna Apodaca…
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Watch: Extreme wind tears off part of Northeast El Paso apartment roof
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Extreme wind has torn off part of the roof of the Joshua’s Court Apartment complex. The apartments are located in Northeast…
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EPISD, Fabens ISD cancel after-school activities Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens ISD and El Paso ISD are canceling all after-school activities due to the extreme wind and dust blowing through the…
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