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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Scattered power outages impacted hundreds of Borderland residents Thursday
Update: The winds have since died down and the outages have been resolved. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Electric Power Outage Map shows more…
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Juarez residents experience strong winds Thursday
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Borderland experienced strong winds and a decrease in temperatures on Monday, causing havoc across the Borderland.…
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A blowing dust advisory was issued for the Borderland Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s StormTRACK Weather team is forecasting winds with peak gusts hitting at 65 miles per hour. A blowing dust advisory…
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High winds expected today: how to prepare for potential power outages and stay safe on the roads
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Damaging winds are expected to hit the Borderland later today. These high winds can be extremely dangerous and can lead to road…
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How El Pasoans can prepare for damaging winds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Damaging winds are expected to hit the Borderland Thursday. Wind gusts will be a concern, expecting to reach 50-60 MPH. The…
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Strong winds cause major power outage in Central El Paso, Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Strong winds have caused power outages across Central El Paso and the Lower Valley. Thousands of households and businesses…
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Protecting what matters most amid extreme wind chill
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As subfreezing temperatures make their way into our forecast, the National Weather Service issues a timely reminder about…
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Winter weather disrupts morning routine for thousands of Borderland residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Winter weather disrupted thousands of people’s morning routines this Monday. The risk of icy roads and cold temperatures…
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Tips to make sure your car is “winter-ready”
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Freezing temperatures can impact vehicle performance, it is crucial to make sure your car is prepared for the winter season.…
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How to keep warm against strong wind chill
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are facing brutally cold conditions Sunday night that will continue into Monday. This comes after ABC-7 issued a…
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El Paso shelters prepare for occupancy increase amid cold temperatures
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is preparing for an increase in demand as cold temperatures hit the Borderland. The…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers Wednesday
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- The ABC-7 First Alert continues, clouds will stick around, and rain chances will increase starting today. Scattered showers will…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Our winter forecast, possibility for snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just a few days from the start of winter. You’ve probably heard we are in a weather phase called El Niño – a…
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Downtown El Paso shelter network finding ways to assist migrants amid cold temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recent weeks, more migrants have been seen sleeping on Downtown El Paso streets, especially at the Downtown Shelter…
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How Texans can prepare for natural disasters
By Julia Guilbeau, The Texas Tribune Dec. 11, 2023 “How Texans can prepare for natural disasters” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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