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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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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