TxDOT: High winds should not impact construction; could lead to unsafe driving conditions
EL PASO, Texas — High winds in the forecast for El Paso on Monday should not impact ongoing Texas Department of Transportation construction…
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Portion of U.S. border wall in California falls over in high winds and lands on Mexican side
CALEXICO, California —Newly installed panels from the U.S. border wall fell over in high winds this week, landing on trees on the Mexican side of…
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Warming temperatures could mean more heat-related illnesses and new diseases, experts warn
Rising temperatures triggering extreme weather events around the world could result in an increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths, as well as…
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Dust and rain causes delays at Australian Open
Play was delayed at the Australian Open on Thursday after dust was spread across Melbourne Park’s outside courts. High pressure cleaning was…
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A month of snow leaves Newfoundland, Canada, in a state of emergency
Newfoundland residents have been blanketed with snow for nearly a month, and with a state of emergency extended through Saturday morning, it’s…
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Efforts to inspect El Paso’s damaged ‘Old Glory’ flag site thwarted by high winds
EL PASO, Texas — A repair crew’s efforts to inspect El Paso’s ‘Old Glory’ landmark were thwarted on Wednesday by vicious cross winds that rolled…
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State of emergency declared in Puerto Rico after deadly earthquake causes significant damage
GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Puerto Rico on Tuesday morning, killing at least one man, damaging homes and…
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The perfect winter layering strategy: tips from the National Weather Service
EL PASO, Texas — As temperatures decrease in the Borderland, wearing the right clothing outside becomes even more important. Jason Laney, a…
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Danger in disguise: Preventing a Christmas tree fire this season
EL PASO, Texas — A favorite holiday tradition could pose a fire risk if done incorrectly: Christmas trees. As holiday decorations go up, and heaters…
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Over 1,000 central El Paso homes & business spent couple hours without power on coldest night of season
EL PASO, Texas — Over 1,000 homes and businesses in central El Paso were without electricity for over two hours on what appeared to be the coldest…
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How to keep your home warm, costs low as temperatures continue to dip
EL PASO, Texas — As colder temperatures move in the Borderland, it can become colder inside your home. That means heating bills can also climb. “I…
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‘It gives you a sense of hopelessness’: Borderland homeless population prepares for another deep freeze
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With Tuesday night expected to be the coldest of the year so far, the region’s homeless population prepares for another…
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‘UFO’ rumor in El Paso deflated by ABC-7 Chief Meteorologist ‘Doppler’ Dave
EL PASO, Texas– Dozens of El Pasoans flooded the ABC-7 newsroom with calls to report what they believed was a UFO flying in the air across the…
Continue Reading Cyclone size of Texas discovered on Jupiter by NASA’s Juno mission
NASA’s Juno mission spotted a new cyclone the size of Texas during a close flyby of Jupiter in November. The gas giant is already home to…
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What’s causing all the recent fog across the Borderland?
EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland region has been seeing some foggy mornings this week, which are a bit unusual. Several things need to come together…
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Wet Texas weather conditions mean dangerous roads: Tips for staying safe behind the wheel
EL PASO, Texas — Bad weather conditions can make roadways more dangerous. The Texas Department of Transportation suggests that, during rain, it is…
Continue Reading Elderly couple found dead buried under snow
An elderly couple that had been buried in snow in Arizona for an indeterminable amount of time was found dead on Friday, according to a statement…
Continue ReadingA storm brought some of the largest waves ever recorded off the California coast last week. One was 75-feet tall
The bomb cyclone that pounded the West Coast last week brought with it some of the tallest waves ever recorded off the California coast. A monstrous…
Continue ReadingOrdinance Forbids Throwing Snowballs In Wausau, Wisconsin
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — he recent round of snow is bringing attention to a city…
Continue Reading The MetLife Stadium field crew had a busy day shoveling snow at the Packers-Giants game
A powerful winter storm couldn’t stop the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers from facing off Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Snow…
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High wind blamed for power outages that impacted 5,000 El Paso homes and businesses
EL PASO, Texas — Under extremely windy conditions, over 5,000 El Paso area homes and businesses lost electrical service on Friday afternoon. Almost…
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High wind warnings and advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
High Wind Warning issued November 28 at 1:45PM MST until November 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM * WHAT…Southwest winds 35 to…
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Snow blankets New Mexico for Thanksgiving
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Most of the state of New Mexico woke up to several inches of snow on Thanksgiving morning. In Albuquerque and Santa Fe, a…
Continue ReadingTravel issues continue as winter weather threatens large parts of US into the weekend
Two powerful storms are leaving much of the United States struggling with blackouts, whiteouts and gusty winds on Thanksgiving Day — and the…
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Thanksgiving storms have travelers scrambling with downpours, power outages and snow
Millions of people have been soaked by downpours, left in the dark or forced to shovel snow as powerful storms barrel through much of the U.S. ahead…
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‘If we’re not learning, we’re limiting ourselves’; Borderland agencies train for weather emergencies
EL PASO, Texas — Emergency and government agencies throughout the Borderland came together Thursday to discuss what to do in the event of a weather…
Continue ReadingBad weather is blamed for a pileup in Denver involving more than 50 vehicles
A pileup involving more than 50 vehicles forced the closure of a road in Denver on Thursday night, police said. “Officers are on-scene with a…
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Storms in Las Cruces leave more than 5,500 people without power
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A spokesman for El Paso Electric told ABC-7 more than 5,500 customers were without power early Wednesday morning in Las…
Continue Reading Texas Gas Services offers safety tips for colder months
EL PASO, Texas — It’s getting colder in the Borderland, and it’s the season of switching from an air conditioned home to a heated one. Texas Gas…
Continue Reading Winter weather advisories issued for 9 Northeastern states
The Monday morning commute may be difficult in parts of the Northeast. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories for nine…
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