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…
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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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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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