Hurricane Sandy Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Hurricane Sandy, which was also called “Superstorm Sandy.” According to the Federal…
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California’s Alisal Fire threatens power outages, prompts evacuations and sparks concerns over Ronald Reagan’s Rancho del Cielo
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The heavy winds that have been fanning the Alisal Fire — which already closed part of Highway 101 and shuttered Amtrak…
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Beautiful weather continues
Great weather will continue for the next several days with sunshine and temps in the 70’s. Winds will kick up a little bit for Thursday afternoon but…
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StormTRACK Weather: Sunny and cooler, Wednesday
It will be cooler as you head out the door this morning. The cold front that moved in yesterday not only cranked up the winds and dust but afternoon…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Alisal Fire has prompted evacuations, road and Amtrak closures. And the heavy winds are making it hard to tame
By Aya Elamroussi and Joe Sutton, CNN California firefighters are battling flames and strong winds as they tackle the Alisal Fire, which has shut…
Continue ReadingState climatologist finds Texas is seeing hotter days due to climate change
AUSTIN, Texas — Climate change has made the Texas heat worse, with less relief as nighttime temperatures warm, a newly published report from…
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‘It’s so windy!’: Borderland slammed by strong gusts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Just how windy was it on Tuesday? “Can you just look at my hair?” joked Josue Grajeda, a New Mexico State University…
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High winds hammer the area
A storm moving through the SW hammered the Borderland today with gusts 45-55 mph with blowing dust and sand. The winds will settle down tonight but…
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Wind Advisory for Borderland: 50mph gusts, blowing dust
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 635 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021 NMZ410>414-417-TXZ418>424-130000-…
Continue ReadingSummer and winter are clashing, delivering tornadic weather and feet of snow
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A clash between summer and winter across the central US is causing an autumn outbreak of snow where the air is…
Continue ReadingSummer and winter are clashing, delivering tornadic weather and feet of snow
An October winter storm is bringing heavy snow, strong winds and cold temperatures down to the Mexican border. This storm is also bringing a level 3…
Continue Reading18 weather and climate disasters this year have killed over 500 people and cost over $100 billion in US
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Weather and climate disasters in the US have taken more than 500 lives and cost over $100 billion so far this…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy conditions Tuesday
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for very strong winds Tuesday followed by a cool down. This afternoon wind gusts are expected to reach 50+ mph with…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds Tuesday
Strong winds will arrive Tuesday out ahead of a Pacific Cold front. Gusts are expected to hit 50 mph or so with some blowing dust and sand in spots.…
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ABC-7 First Alert Tuesday
Strong winds will arrive Tuesday out ahead of a Pacific Cold front. Gusts are expected to hit 50 mph or so with some blowing dust and sand in spots.…
Continue ReadingFirst significant snowstorm of the season takes aim at the Rockies
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The first significant snowstorm of the season is gearing up to impact portions of the Rockies this week. After a…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cold front brings strong winds Tuesday
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for Tuesday. Expect gusts to 50 MPH, and blowing dust will be possible. We can’t rule out the possibility of damage…
Continue Reading25% of all critical infrastructure in the US is at risk of failure due to flooding, new report finds
By Drew Kann and Ella Nilsen, CNN As a massive investment to repair roads and adapt to climate change faces an uncertain fate in Congress, a new…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong cold front moves in late Tuesday bringing gusts of up to 50 mph
El Paso, Texas– The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for two cold fronts that will kick up winds and bring cooler air…
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Millions across the central US are under threat of severe storms today
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A “potentially significant severe weather event” is forecast for portions of Oklahoma and Texas on…
Continue Reading Millions across the central US are under threat of severe storms today
Severe storms are possible on Sunday across the central US. This threat shifts into the Midwest for Monday. Meteorologist Allison Chinchar has the…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Winds in the forecast
It will be a windy morning and early afternoon for the area Sunday. Expect winds from the West at 40 mph. Temps will cool down a bit behind a cold…
Continue ReadingAntarctica’s last 6 months were the coldest on record
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist In a year of extreme heat, Antarctica’s last six months were the coldest on record. “For the polar…
Continue ReadingAntarctica’s last 6 months were the coldest on record
In a year of extreme heat, Antarctica’s last six months were the coldest on record – with an average temperature of -60.9 degrees Celsius (-77.6…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy next Tuesday
A decent weekend in store as temps stay hot Saturday and then a cooldown Sunday behind a weak cold front. Expect windy conditions Sunday with gusts…
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StormTRACK Weather: Hot Afternoon!
El Paso, Texas- The mercury will continue to rise in the Borderland this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 90s! Mostly sunny skies, winds will be…
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StormTRACK Weather: Warm & Breezy Fall Day
El Paso, Texas- It’s sure not feeling like fall in the Borderland and won’t feel that way for the next several days. Warm and breezy conditions are…
Continue ReadingAlabama flash flooding kills 4 and spurs rescues from homes and cars
Heavy rain sparked a flash flood emergency in central Alabama overnight leading to water rescues across the region. The heavy rain is shifting and…
Continue ReadingAlabama flash flooding kills 4 and spurs rescues from homes and cars
By Jason Hanna and Gregory Lemos, CNN Heavy rain sparked deadly flash flooding in parts of Alabama from Wednesday into Thursday, killing four people…
Continue ReadingOver two feet of rain fell in Italy in only half a day, something not seen in Europe before
By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Extreme, climate-fueled rainfall broke records this week in a part of Italy known for its rain and an area in Oman not known…
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