Semi-truck blown over by powerful wind gust along NM 213 near Anthony
ANTHONY, New Mexico — A semi-truck was blown over by high winds and into a guardrail along NM 213 near Anthony on Friday evening, forcing the…
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High winds left thousands without power from Las Cruces to San Elizario
EL PASO, Texas — Over 4,000 El Paso electric customers were without power at one point Friday evening as high winds featuring gusts of over 60 miles…
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High wind & blowing dust causing travel hazard along I-10 corridor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — High wind and blowing dust were causing a travel hazard along the Interstate 10 corridor on Friday afternoon, the New…
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Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
I’m excited about our latest experiment, a soda geyser eruption (my son was hyped-up about this one). This is a messy, but fun experiment to try…
Continue Reading Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…
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Tornado destroys west Texas RV park, at least 3 injured
ORLA, Texas — An apparent tornado touched down Friday night near the small west Texas town of Orla, destroying a recreational vehicle park and…
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Tornado Watch issued for portions of Texas & New Mexico until 9 p.m.
EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Friday for the eastern counties of the ABC-7 viewing area. The…
Continue ReadingRebuilding Tennessee: How to help after deadly tornadoes
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Here’s information on how to get help or to volunteer…
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An East Nashville couple and at least five young children are among the Tennessee tornado victims
An East Nashville couple and at least five young children died when two powerful tornadoes touched down in Tennessee earlier this week. They were…
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Excavator pulled out by 2 more after rain swallows it into its’ own hole in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Residents in one east-side El Paso neighborhood can now drive out of their homes after torrential rains left them boxed in with a…
Continue Reading An airport sign was found over 20 miles away after a tornado rips through Tennessee
Laura Harlin and her family hunkered down in their basement as a tornado barreled through Tennessee on Tuesday. When they emerged to assess the…
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Giant sinkhole opens up on east El Paso roadway after heavy rain
EL PASO, Texas — A giant sinkhole, big enough to swallow a car, opened up in a section of east El Paso known for flooding on Tuesday afternoon. The…
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Historic flood waters in Mississippi will recede later this week. But not before more rain could cause issues for thousands
JACKSON, Mississippi — Historic flooding in Mississippi should begin to recede this week, but not before a flash flood warning could bring more…
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Up, up and away: Why Borderland meteorologists still rely heavily on weather balloons
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a balloon? Every day the National Weather Service launches weather balloons from their office…
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Pearl River’s third-highest crest on record causes flooding in Jackson, Mississippi
The Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi, reached its third-highest crest on record as flooding impacted hundreds of homes and businesses. The river…
Continue ReadingA French ski resort had to helicopter snow onto its slopes in order to remain open
A French ski resort has used a helicopter to bring in snow in order to remain open after unseasonably warm temperatures left its slopes without snow…
Continue Reading2 people are dead after getting trapped under an avalanche they accidentally triggered
VAIL, Colorado — Two snowmobilers in Colorado were killed after they were buried in an avalanche they accidentally triggered Saturday…
Continue ReadingIt’s so cold in the Midwest that thousands of ice balls have formed on Lake Michigan
Staff at Holland State Park in Michigan want you to know: “It’s cold as balls out here!” Ice balls, that is. Thousands of them…
Continue ReadingFrom a glacier break to record temperatures, Antarctica had quite the week in climate change
This week, an iceberg the size of Atlanta broke off a glacier. Researchers discovered a dramatic decline in Antarctic penguin colonies. And…
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El Paso firefighter seriously hurt after being struck by pickup truck in hit & run on Transmountain
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect a change in the color of the vehicle that authorities now say they are looking for.) EL…
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Numerous Borderland schools have delayed starts for Wednesday morning
EL PASO, Texas — The following school districts and other entities are delayed for Wednesday morning due to weather…. 2-Hour Delay: El Paso ISDEl…
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Winter storm exits Borderland after dumping up to 2 inches of snow in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect for Las Cruces and the El Paso metro areas…
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Deadly mistakes on wet roads: Tips to stay safe while driving in the El Paso area rain
EL PASO, Texas — Wet roads can increase your likelihood of being in a deadly car crash by 34%, according to a study in the Bulletin of the American…
Continue ReadingSydney’s heaviest rain in 30 years put out bush fires that have been burning for months
Heavy rainfall in Australia’s New South Wales has forced the evacuation of several towns and the closure of more than 50 schools, but also…
Continue ReadingAntarctica just registered its hottest temperature ever
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Antartica was measured on Thursday at a remote station on the continent’s Northern tip, scientists…
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Storm system that dropped snow on El Paso now threatens Deep South
EL PASO, Texas — A powerful winter storm in the central United States dropped snow as far south as El Paso on Wednesday, while areas of the Deep…
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Snow hits the Borderland: Video, photo gallery & snow totals
EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland was covered with snow as people woke up Wednesday morning. ABC-7 warned viewers in advance about the winter storm by…
Continue Reading Numerous Borderland schools delayed for Wednesday morning due to winter weather
EL PASO, Texas — Numerous school districts across the Borderland were delaying the start of classes for Wednesday morning due to the potential for…
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Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso area as rain changes to snow, slick roads possible
EL PASO, Texas — Bundle up, because a winter storm system has arrived in the Borderland. The National Weather Service on Tuesday night issued a…
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Caring for El Paso’s vulnerable as the weather gets colder
EL PASO, Texas — For some, colder weather is an excuse to break out the winter coat or spend a cozy day indoors. For those sleeping on the streets,…
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