ABC-7 First Alert: Flash flood warning in place as strong storms approach
El Paso, Texas– The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for heavy rain and the potential for flooding in parts of town…
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Louisiana residents grapple with power outages, fuel shortage in Hurricane Ida’s aftermath
By Dakin Andone and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Many Louisiana residents are still struggling days after Hurricane Ida slammed the state, as they try to…
Continue ReadingBiden sees Hurricane Ida damage as storm leaves 61 dead
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — President Joe Biden traveled to New Orleans Friday to survey damage caused by Hurricane Ida, meet with local…
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StormTRACK Weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible through the holiday weekend
Good Morning, happy Friday! I hope you are enjoying your day so far. Here’s what your afternoon forecast entails, warm temperatures, humid…
Continue ReadingFirefighters battle wildfires, fatigue and Covid-19 as California braces for an extended fire season
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Firefighters battling a devastating wildfire season in California are exhausted as they face the state’s massive Caldor…
Continue ReadingHuge wildfire near Lake Tahoe slows as weather improves
By DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Officials say better weather has slow the growth of the huge California wildfire…
Continue ReadingAt least 46 people have died after floodwaters from Ida’s remnants swamp cities from Virginia to New England
By Steve Almasy, Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The death toll from flooding after the remnants of Hurricane Ida pummeled cities in the East…
Continue ReadingAt least 46 people have died after floodwaters from Ida’s remnants swamp cities from Virginia to New England
Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been slammed by torrential rain in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, causing severe flooding and…
Continue ReadingFuel is in short supply in Louisiana, which is a critical problem for the Hurricane Ida recovery effort, governor says
By Madeline Holcombe and Dakin Andone, CNN Dwindling fuel supplies are hampering relief efforts in Louisiana, where many residents are relying on…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Looking good for Labor Day Weekend
Happy Thursday. Tonight, most will be staying dry, so its going to be a beautiful evening as we cool to the mid 70s by midnight. For the next three…
Continue ReadingLighter winds could bring relief to firefighters battling the Caldor Fire as it threatens the Lake Tahoe region
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The winds fueling the massive Caldor Fire in California may subside in the coming days, bringing the possibility of lighter…
Continue ReadingLake Tahoe ski resorts are using snow blowers to help fight flames from the Caldor Fire
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Lake Tahoe ski resorts near the Caldor Fire in Northern California are helping firefighter crews hold off the flames.…
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At least 45 deaths as remnants of Hurricane Ida hit Northeast U.S.
NEW YORK, NY — A stunned U.S. East Coast is facing a rising death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue after the…
Continue ReadingThe West’s historic drought in 3 maps
By John Keefe, Angela Fritz and Rachel Ramirez, CNN The Western US experienced extreme drought this year that severely strained water resources and…
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StormTRACK Weather: Moisture brings rain chances east
Good Thursday morning! Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible this afternoon primarily for areas east. The First Alert has been lifted at…
Continue ReadingNew York declares a state of emergency as the Northeast is slammed by flooding from Ida’s remnants
By Jennifer Gray, Brandon Miller and Taylor Ward, CNN New York declared a state of emergency early Thursday morning as the Northeast region was…
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El Paso picked by Army Corps for storm water improvement project
EL PASO, Texas — The US. Army Corps of Engineers has chosen central El Paso as one out of eight flood control projects in the country, to help…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heavy rain and flash floods possible for Wednesday, Thursday
The ABC-7 First Alert continues Wednesday and Thursday. The heavy rainfall will bring the threat of flash flooding to parts of the Borderland, we…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Better storm threat and heavy rains next couple of days
Showers and storms will be more prevalent through Thursday as remnants of once hurricane Nora moves northward. An abundance of moisture hangs out and…
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LIVE updates: 4 dead, 1M still without power after Hurricane Ida
Here’s the latest on Hurricane Ida: Rescuers have combined to save at least 671 people, according to Louisiana Gov. John Bel EdwardsOfficials…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Flash flood threat for Wednesday, Thursday
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for increased rain showers, thunderstorms, and flash flooding Wednesday and Thursday. The region is seeing…
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Man attacked by alligator in Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters
SLIDELL, La. (AP) — A Louisiana sheriff says a man was attacked by a large alligator while walking through floodwaters from Hurricane Ida and is…
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2 dead, at least 10 hurt after Mississippi highway washed away by heavy rain
LUCEDALE, Mississippi — Two people were killed and at least 10 others were injured when their vehicles plunged into a deep hole where a highway…
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Rain chances increase Wednesday-Thursday
The remnants of once hurricane Nora will send moisture in our direction the next several days. It looks like the heavier rains will be just to the…
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StormTRACK Weather: Seasonal temps with isolated storm chances
El Paso, Texas- We are right on track for where we should be this time of year. Afternoon highs will top off around 93 degrees and there will be an…
Continue ReadingWildfire evacuees flood Lake Tahoe roads in rush to flee
By SAM METZ and JANIE HAR Associated Press/Report for America SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Fire is forcing thousands of people to rush to leave…
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Tropical Storm Nora hugs Mexico’s coast; 1 dead, 7 missing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Nora has weakened to a tropical storm as it causes floods and landslides along Mexico’s Pacific coast. At midday…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Mountain storms, drier start to the week
Good Sunday morning. Today is going to be a very typical late-August day. Temperatures are right where they should be with most in the mid to low 90s…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Low rain chances and normal temps
Happy Saturday. We’ve seen a few thunderstorms today but they are already starting to fall apart as they are losing any fuel that they might’ve had…
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StormTrack Weather: Quiet weather pattern expected this weekend
El Paso, Texas– A quiet weather pattern is expected across the borderland this weekend and for the start of the work week. Chances for thunderstorms…
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