The Monsoon is here; what that means for the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – June 15 marks the start of the rainy season in the desert southwest. This is known as the Monsoon. This time of year, weather…
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StormTrack Weather: Easterly winds push moisture back into the region
Another triple-digit day in the books with temperatures hitting 102 at the El Paso Airport. In the coming days, temperatures will fall back to near…
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StormTRACK Weather: Dry out west and isolated storm chances out east
El Paso, Texas- Today marks the official first day of Monsoon Season for us here in the Borderland. Rain chances will be slim for El Paso and Las…
Continue ReadingMore than a dozen US cities set daily high temperature records, including one that hit 103
By Travis Caldwell, Joe Sutton and Steve Almasy, CNN At least 16 US cities set or tied records for their highest temperature for the date, with…
Continue ReadingExtreme heat will again scorch a large section of the US, including areas where thousands have lost power
Power outages from severe storms and very hot temperatures lead to a life-threatening scenario for parts of the Ohio Valley. CNN meteorologist Pedram…
Continue ReadingParts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for ‘substantial length of time’ after severe flooding
By Jason Hanna, Amir Vera, Elizabeth Wolfe, David Williams and Paradise Afshar, CNN While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily…
Continue ReadingParts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for ‘substantial length of time’ after severe flooding
Thousands of visitors flee Yellowstone as millions of Americans face a life-threatening…
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StormTrack Weather: The heat continues along with increased rain chances this week
Good evening, everyone! We managed to avoid setting a new record for heat but still reached 102 degrees at the El Paso Airport. Temperatures will…
Continue ReadingDozens evacuated as unprecedented flooding forces Yellowstone National Park to close all entrances
Heavy flooding caused by “unprecedented rainfall” near Yellowstone National Park caused the park to close all…
Continue ReadingWind and solar power are ‘bailing out’ Texas amid record heat and energy demand
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Texans are cranking on the air conditioning this week amid an unusually early heat wave, setting new records for electricity…
Continue ReadingSeveral cities across the US are setting new temperature records
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Daily high temperature records were set across several cities Monday afternoon. Here are a few: — Columbia,…
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StormTRACK Weather: Triple-digit heat sticks around
El Paso, Texas- The triple-digit heat is here to stay! However, the good news is that it will be a tad bit cooler than it was yesterday. So compared…
Continue ReadingAcross the US, a day of extreme weather prompts heat warnings, severe flooding and power outages for hundreds of thousands
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN In a matter of hours Monday, the iconic landmarks of Yellowstone National Park were shuttered to the public and its roads…
Continue ReadingAs Arizona’s Pipeline Fire burns nearly 23,000 acres, officials consider closing Coconino National Forest
By Joe Sutton, CNN As Arizona’s Pipeline Fire has scorched nearly 23,000 acres, officials are discussing the possibility of closing the…
Continue ReadingArizona’s Pipeline Fire has burned more than 20,000 acres in 2 days
After seeing heavy rain, excessive heat, and a severe storm threat yesterday, another round of hot temperatures and severe storms are likely today.…
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Tips to keep your house energy-efficient during the hot summer months
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Electric wants to remind its customers of energy-efficient programs and tips they provide to help keep homes cool and the…
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StormTrack Weather: Isolated storms and gusty winds, triple-digits stick around
After another day filled with triple-digit temperatures more heat is on the way. Tonight there will be a chance for isolated storms and gusty winds,…
Continue ReadingGet ready for triple-digit temperatures again, as massive heat dome engulfs the US
CNN’s Derek Van Dam measures the surface temperatures in two Atlanta parks serving two different communities, and the results are…
Continue ReadingMore than 125 million people are under heat alerts across the US
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist This is exceptionally hot and humid for any time of year. Period. “We don’t change our criteria based…
Continue ReadingAll entrances to Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed due to ‘extremely hazardous conditions’
By Claudia Dominguez and Sara Smart, CNN Yellowstone National Park announced Monday all entrances are temporarily closed due to “extremely…
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During an extreme heat wave, the City of El Paso still struggles to find lifeguards to open pools
EL PASO, Texas- Even with cash bonuses for signing up and tuition reimbursement, the City of El Paso still can not find enough lifeguards to open all…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scorchin’ Heat Continues
El Paso, Texas- The sizzlin’ hot temperatures continue for the start of the work week. Records could even be broken this afternoon. A heat advisory…
Continue ReadingOfficials go door-to-door for mandatory evacuations after fire expands in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest
Very hot temperatures and a severe storm threat shift to the East. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the…
Continue ReadingHundreds are urged to evacuate due to wildfire near Flagstaff, Arizona, as thousands more are told to prepare to leave
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Joe Sutton, Ella Nilsen and Brandon Miller, CNN A wildfire burning just six miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona, has prompted…
Continue ReadingOfficials go door-to-door for mandatory evacuations after fire expands in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest
By Joe Sutton and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Mandatory evacuations are in place after a wildfire expanded steadily in Southern California’s…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Hot Monday, then slow cool down
Good evening everyone. It’s been another sweaty day in the Borderland but we are making it through…right…right?! If you don’t like the heat,…
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Extreme heat hits Borderland
EL PASO, Texas- 100 degree temperatures fill the Borderland. The temperatures will stay in the 100s for the rest of the week with a little cooling…
Continue ReadingHeat wave creating a ‘dangerous situation’ across the southern US as millions will feel triple digit temperatures this week
By Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologists More than 65 million people from California to Tennessee are under some type of heat alert…
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ABC-7 First Alert: New high record set in El Paso, hot tomorrow
Hey everyone, hope you are surviving this hot day! We officially broke last year’s record of 106 by reaching 107 today! Sheesh! Tomorrow is looking…
Continue ReadingMore than 60 million people across Southwest are under heat alerts. And summer is still 10 days away
By Haley Brink and Allison Chinchar, CNN The official start of summer is 10 days away but more than 60 million Americans are under heat alerts…
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