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 Pasoans told us, they plan to continue to enjoy their Super Bowl weekend. While walking through San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso Saturday, one ABC-7 crew spotted a quinceañera
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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 Wednesday. Wind gusts are expected to reach 40-50 MPH. Make sure to secure patio furniture, trash cans, and loose items There could also be some blowing dust concerns along I-10 and
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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. Strong gusts toppled trees, street lights, and portions of roofs. Some El Pasoans woke up to extra debris in their yard and with an ache in their throat. Wind storms
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport sees several flight cancellations and delays Monday morning after severe weather pummels parts of the country. According to FlightAware, there have been over 4,500 delays within, into or out of the U.S. today. Along with over 2,000 cancellations. There is a winter storm warning in
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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 afternoon. Many asking if it was an unidentified flying object. The disk shaped clouds resemble a flying saucer or stack of pancakes and according to the National Weather
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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 Paso. As ABC-7 previously reported, residents in 12 of the units at Joshua’s Court Apartments were displaced as a result. The complex is located on Edgar Park Avenue. ABC-7 crews
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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 per hour winds toppled a tree, crushing two cars and a motorcycle. Cold temperatures stuck around, but the winds calmed down on Tuesday and Wednesday. But when Thursday rolled
Continue ReadingOriginally 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 through the central US on the heels of a powerful storm, eventually bringing the coldest air of the season as far south as Texas. Iowans headed to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 12 apartments were damaged following a roof being partially torn off on Thursday, January 11th, according to Anna Apodaca with the American Red Cross. The damage was at the Joshua’s Court Apartments, located on Edgar Park Avenue in Northeast El Paso. The winds saw gusts over 60 miles per hour,
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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 El Paso. ABC-7 has a crew on the scene. The wind caused a massive part of the roof to tear off. El Paso Fire Department officials say no one
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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 Borderland Thursday. Fabens ISD issued the following statement on X: “Due to high-speed winds, all after-school activities are canceled across the district today, January 11, 2024. Please continue to
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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 than a dozen scattered power outages across the Borderland. The outages are impacting hundreds of homes and businesses. Look at the current outages on the map here. This
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Borderland experienced strong winds and a decrease in temperatures on Monday, causing havoc across the Borderland. Now, on Thursday, we’re expecting to see a repeat of those extreme winds and blowing dust. According to the Juarez Civil Protection Department, crews responded to 59 incidents from Sunday through Monday related to
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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 is in place for Thursday. Visibility will be lowered, especially for drivers on the roads, so be sure to use caution while driving today. Those gusts may also affect visibility,
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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 disruptions. Make sure to remain on high alert when driving today, here are some tips by the National Weather Service to ensure you are safe on the roads:
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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 National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning, which will go into effect on Thursday from 11 AM until midnight. Winds of this speed can damage trees, powerlines,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Strong winds have caused power outages across Central El Paso and the Lower Valley. Thousands of households and businesses are impacted at the moment. The El Paso Electric Power Outage Map shows outages as far north as Hondo Pass and as far south as San Elizario. A High Wind Warning
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As subfreezing temperatures make their way into our forecast, the National Weather Service issues a timely reminder about the crucial “4 P’s” to safeguard during cold snaps: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants. People: Take a moment to check in on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. A simple gesture can go
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Winter weather disrupted thousands of people’s morning routines this Monday. The risk of icy roads and cold temperatures delayed school for some districts, while the weather caused delays for some businesses and services. Fabens Independent School District, El Paso Independent School District, Gadsden Independent School District, El Paso Catholic Schools,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Freezing temperatures can impact vehicle performance, it is crucial to make sure your car is prepared for the winter season. Here are some tips: Ensure your vehicle’s coolant is at the recommended level to prevent the engine from freezing.Clear visibility is essential during winter weather, check your wipers to make
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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 Stormtrack Weather First Alert earlier this week to prepare you for freezing temperatures. Here are some tips to help you stay warm: Bundle up. A nice, warm jacket or coat
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is preparing for an increase in demand as cold temperatures hit the Borderland. The shelter’s deputy director, John Martin, said they are used to seeing an uptick because of these weather conditions. “Typically this time of year, outside of the migrant impact that we’ve
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)- The ABC-7 First Alert continues, clouds will stick around, and rain chances will increase starting today. Scattered showers will be light to moderate this afternoon. We will get a break from the rain on Thursday, but the rain showers will return on Saturday. Christmas Eve and Day look partly cloudy with
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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 fairly strong one at that. This El Niño will likely affect our temperatures and how much moisture we could see the next several months. The climate prediction center has issued the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recent weeks, more migrants have been seen sleeping on Downtown El Paso streets, especially at the Downtown Shelter Network centers. “We are seeing a higher number of individuals coming to our facilities to look for assistance,” said Aracely Martin, a spokeswoman for the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. “Many of
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By Julia Guilbeau, The Texas Tribune Dec. 11, 2023 “How Texans can prepare for natural disasters” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Pasoans deal with some of the coolest temperatures of the season this weekend, dozens of migrants living on the streets are having to deal with the same frigid conditions overnight. According to the City of El Paso’s Migrant Situational Awareness Dashboard, the amount of migrant crossings into El
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EL PASO (KVIA) — ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather team is forecasting low temperatures below freezing for both Sunday, December 10th and Monday, December 11th. The sub-zero temperatures overnight may need residents to take extra precautions to keep their home safe and warm. Water can expand as it freezes, which can lead to pipe damage or even
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