Death toll from tornadoes rises to 74 in Kentucky
CNN political commentator Scott Jennings, who grew up in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, talks with Pamela Brown about the aftermath of a deadly tornado…
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StormTrack Weather: Mild weather to start off the week
El Paso, Texas– It was a cold start to the day but the borderland was just two degrees shy of hitting the first freeze of the season. Overnight…
Continue ReadingThe biggest snowstorm of the season to hit California this week
A multi-day storm event moves across California bringing beneficial rain and heavy snow, but also the threat of flooding. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater…
Continue ReadingThe biggest snowstorm of the season to hit California this week
By Tyler Mauldin, CNN Meteorologist A drought-denting weather system will hit the West Coast, bringing the biggest snowfall of the season to…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Warm week ahead
Good Sunday morning to you all. I hope you made it through the first widespread freeze across the region. If you tuned in to the 6 AM show, you saw…
Continue ReadingMore than 100 feared dead after tornadoes tear through several states
By Jason Hanna, Elizabeth Joseph, Claudia Dominguez, Susannah Cullinane, Eric Levenson and Amir Vera, CNN More than 100 people are feared dead after…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Freezing Overnight
Good evening and happy Saturday. We are currently under a First Alert because of the very chilly night we are going to have. Many of us will…
Continue ReadingSix people killed in Illinois Amazon warehouse collapse after tornado
by Carma Hassan, CNN and Reuters At least six people died at an Amazon warehouse building collapse after an EF-3 tornado caused major structural…
Continue ReadingBefore-and-after images show scale of tornadoes’ devastation
Kyanna Parsons-Perez was trapped after the candle factory where she was working in Mayfield, Kentucky, was completely leveled by a tornado. Unable to…
Continue ReadingBefore-and-after images show scale of tornadoes’ devastation
By Brett Roegiers and Allison Collins, CNN Dozens of people are feared dead after at least 50 tornadoes tore through eight states late Friday and…
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Freeze Warning Sunday morning for El Paso and Hudspeth counties
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 155 PM MST Sat Dec 11 2021 TXZ418-419-423-424-121600-…
Continue ReadingMore than 100 feared dead after tornadoes tear through several states
Dozens of people in Kentucky are likely dead after a series of powerful tornadoes ripped through the state…
Continue ReadingA white Christmas is less likely for many. The Grinch to blame is climate change
Written by Judson Jones and graphics by John Keefe, CNN After all these years, Bing Crosby still spurs our dreams of a “White Christmas.”…
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Correction: Midwest Tornadoes story
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — In a story published December 11, 2021, about deadly tornadoes hitting several states, The Associated Press erroneously…
Continue ReadingPowerful storm rolls across central US, unleashing at least 19 tornadoes
CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports on the deadly tornadoes sweeping across…
Continue ReadingMore than 80 feared dead after tornadoes hit central and southern US
By Jason Hanna, Elizabeth Joseph, Claudia Dominguez and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Storms unleashed devastating tornadoes late Friday and early Saturday…
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Colder weekend – first freeze of season Sunday AM
Wind gusts cranked up to 56 mph today along with some light rain today. The winds weaken later Friday night as the colder air settles in. Lots of…
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Wind Advisory on Friday for entire ABC-7 viewing area
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 200 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021 NMZ403-407>414-417-TXZ418>424-100600-…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong wind speeds continue Friday
Happy Friday! The ABC-7 First Alert continues today for gusty winds and cool temperatures. Showers will make an exit and a cold front will increase…
Continue ReadingPowerful storm rolls across central US, unleashing at least 19 tornadoes
By Derek Van Dam and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists A powerful storm raced across the central US late Friday, unleashing at least 19 tornadoes in…
Continue Reading2 people were killed after storm damaged a nursing home in Arkansas
A powerful storm system impacts nearly two-thirds of the country with heavy snow in the north and tornadoes in the south. CNN Meteorologist Derek Van…
Continue ReadingMore than 5 million people should prepare for possible nocturnal tornadoes Friday
Denver could finally see snow in the coming days as much of the West experiences rounds of snowfall. Meanwhile, the Deep South prepares for a severe…
Continue ReadingMore than 5 million people should prepare for possible nocturnal tornadoes Friday
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The calendar may be nearing winter, but the weather is set to serve up severe thunderstorms capable of…
Continue ReadingAn earthquake swarm continues off the US Pacific Coast. But experts don’t seem concerned
By Pedram Javaheri and Judson Jones, CNN The earthquake swarm off the Oregon coast continues — with almost 100 quakes in the past 48 hours…
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ABC-7 First Alert: System brings winds, rain chances, and cooler temps to Borderland
Good Morning! The ABC-7 First Alert continues through Friday morning. Winds will increase Thursday afternoon with gusts between 30 to 35 mph. The…
Continue ReadingThey sailed into a hurricane, now these unmanned Saildrones are seeking data on our carbon uptake
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Six unmanned Saildrones are heading out on a six-month voyage to face some of Earth’s most hostile ocean…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain, wind, and cooler air heading our way
Wind will pick up across the area Thursday afternoon with gusts around 35 mph. The winds are likely to get stronger Friday morning with gusts around…
Continue ReadingTsunami of 2004 Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. On December 26, 2004, an earthquake with an estimated…
Continue ReadingTsunamis Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at tsunamis. Tsunamis are formed by a displacement of water – a landslide, earthquake, volcanic eruption,…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Coldest air of the season moves in along with winds and rain
Good Morning! An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for changes that will arrive Thursday and impact your weekend forecast. Rain chances will increase…
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