Associated Press In the days before Hurricane Milton hit Florida, forecasters worried it could send as much as 15 feet of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Tampa Bay. Instead, several feet of water temporarily drained away. The phenomenon is sometimes called “reverse storm surge.” It’s a function of how hurricane winds move
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AP Science Writer With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts’ worst fears. Warm water fueled amazingly rapid intensification that took Milton from a minimal hurricane to a massive Category 5 in less than 10 hours. It weakened, but quickly bounced back, and when
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EL PASO, TX — Hurricane Helene has made it’s way throughout the Southeast United States and has devastated thousands. Humberto “Beto” Flores, an El Paso resident, made his way out to Florida this past weekend with the Red Cross to help out however he can. Beto estimated that this was his 15th trip with the
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Inflation across the economy is cooling, but many Americans are grappling with sticker shock over rising egg prices in the US. On the sunny side up, eggs aren’t nearly as expensive as they were in late 2022 and early 2023 when a spike in bird flu cases severely
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Another scorching summer hit El Paso in 2024. The days were filled with triple-digit temperatures, as many El Pasoans did everything they could to escape the blistering heat. This year so far, 54 triple-digit days have been reported. In 2023, the Borderland reached 70 triple-digit days, officially making it the
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MIAMI (AP) — Francine strengthens into a hurricane in the Gulf as Louisiana prepares for storm to make landfall Wednesday.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you thought summers have been getting hotter, you’re not wrong. A study conducted by Climate Central found 230 of the 241 cities they analyzed had an average 2.5°F increase over the past few decades. The study started in the 1970s. It looked at cities across the United States during
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso has ordered that the Ruidoso School District shelter in place due to an ongoing flood warning. The village posted about the warning on social media just minutes ago, explaining that all students and staff will remain on their campuses until conditions allow for parents to pick
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The heat and the humidity have been brutal this summer. TxDOT El Paso wants to remind Borderland residents to look before they lock to prevent heatstroke-related deaths. Jennifer Wright talks about the risks of not protecting your children and pets from the dangerous heat. Here’s a look at the closures: (courtesy of TX Dot
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A man was electrocuted in Juarez during Tuesday’s rainstorms. The City of Juárez confirmed this morning that a local man was electrocuted after stepping in a water puddle while walking barefoot outside of a home. Local authorities confirmed the Juárez Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a possible electrocution.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New proposed rules released Tuesday by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Department of Labor would require employers to come up with a work site heat injury and illness prevention plan for employees working in high-heat conditions. According to the draft rules set to be published in
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Recent rain hitting the Borderland heavily impacted communities south of the border. Ciudad Juárez, well-known for having heavy flooding during rainy periods, saw flooded streets and cars this morning. According to the Juárez Road Safety Department, crews assisted over 150 drivers last night due to the heavy rain. The Juárez Department
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Our Summer in the Borderland started off on a hot note as this past June was the hottest June on record. I spoke to a student at the University of Texas at El Paso named Matthew Lazos. Lazos is also a longtime resident of El Paso I asked him about the hot temperatures and he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) now offers full-service debris removal at no cost to private property owners. Any resident who was impacted by the South Fork fire, Salt fire, or flooding in Lincoln County is eligible for this program. If residents receive funding from their
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) – Heavy rains and strong wind swept through Clint, Texas Saturday afternoon, ripping a roof off a barn and sending it flying across the air to land on a neighbor’s truck. “All my neighbors were calling me telling me you better get home now,” said Arturo Parra. “I said what happened they
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – Village of Ruidoso posted flooding is ongoing in Rio Ruidoso which runs right next to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Water started flowing onto the racetrack according to a spectator and racetrack crews were seen trying to keep the track from flooding. The last two scheduled races for Saturday were cancelled. No
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso residents living in the Upper Canyon Area and near the Rio Ruidoso are being urged by village officials to evacuate due to flooding that’s being called “life threatening.” The Village of Ruidoso posted the evacuation notice on their Facebook page just before 4 p.m. It says the Upper Canyon
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Borderland and surrounding areas Wednesday people looking for relief visit Socorro Paletero, Oscar Elias. Elias, a resident from Tornillo, tells ABC-7 he sells ice cream for hours to make extra money in Socorro, TX. He is located on the corner of Burbridge Rd. and Trent Rd. He said
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reopened cooling centers to help the community beat the heat as temperatures rise in the borderland this week. You can visit one of five cooling centers throughout the city from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, cooling centers are open
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The South Fork and Salt Fires continue to be 0% contained according to the New Mexico Fire Information. But the number of acres has not grown exponentially anymore. The South Fork Fire continues to be at over 16,000 acres and the Salt Fire burning at over 7,000. According to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to deal with a triple-digit heatwave, experts explain extreme heat can significantly impact your physical and mental well-being. According to medical experts, heat waves can exacerbate anxiety, stress and irritability. Additionally, experts explain that medication used to treat mental health disorders could impact the human body’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland because of the heat, temperatures throughout El Paso are expected to reach 109, Las Cruces 108. This makes Thursday the hottest day of 2024 so far. City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza, sat down with ABC-7 about the importance of staying safe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reactivating its community cooling centers Tuesday, June 11, 2024 until further notices. Everyone is welcome to use the cooling centers to stay safe as potentially record-setting heat is forecasted the next few days. Cooling Centers The cooling centers will be open from 9 a.m.
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by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 With the summer heat well upon El Paso and two days of triple-digit heat in the forecast for this week, here are six things to know about the summer weather El Paso How hot has 2024 in El Paso been? Since Jan. 1, El Paso’s temperature has
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-June is the hottest month in the borderland, with temperatures ranging from 100 to 110 degrees on some days. Triple-digit temperatures are back in the forecast this week. The City of Las Cruces will activate cooling stations on Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, 2024, to aid residents needing heat relief.
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EL PASO (Texas) — With hotter temperatures expected to hit our area soon, local water parks started to operate early this month. Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld started operations four weekends ago and today on Memorial Day they expected to receive between 3,500 and 4,000 people. Morgan Hunt is a local lifeguard instructor who has been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Sunday! Today’s temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid-90s, which aligns closely with seasonal averages. Dry and breezy conditions are anticipated to persist throughout the upcoming week. The upper-level trough responsible for yesterday’s windy, dusty, and highly fire-prone conditions will gradually move away from our region today. While eastern
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Students in the Juárez Autonomous University’s Astronomy Club organized a viewing party for this year’s solar eclipse. This event gathered around 50 people, including children, students, and families. ABC-7 spoke with people who experienced their first eclipse today. They said they were excited and nervous, not knowing what could happen. Milán,
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