Algae growing in Rio Grande due to heat causes El Paso drinking water to smell bad
EL PASO, Texas — The near record breaking heat wave has been impacting tens of thousands of people across the Borderland including utility companies…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Excessive heat warning in place until Monday morning; Storm chances return midweek
EL PASO, Texas– El Paso remains under an excessive heat warning until 6 a.m. Monday morning making today the fifth consecutive day under the…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Staying cool with an ice cold pool during El Paso heat wave
EL PASO, Texas — With temperatures heating up in the Borderland, El Pasoans are finding creative ways to beat the heat. One El Paso family decided…
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StormTRACK Weather: Another brutal day of triple digits
El Paso, Texas- High pressure continues to dominate the Borderland. We are now going into our 10th consecutive day of triple digit temperatures. Heat…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Extreme heat continues for the next several days
EL PASO, Texas– An excessive heat warning is in place until Sunday night as afternoon highs are expected to range between 105 to 110 degrees this…
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StormTRACK Weather: 9th Consecutive day of triple digits, new records possible
El Paso, Texas- Strong high pressure overhead will result in the hottest temperatures so far this year. El Paso expected to hit 111 surpassing the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Boiling hot for the weekend.
Another hot day today. We hit 109 at the El Paso Airport making this our 8th day in a row of having triples. Street and sidewalk temperatures hit a…
Continue Reading El Paso soars to 109 again as Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for 1st time in 25 years
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso soared to a high temperature of 109 degrees for a second-straight day Friday amid the first Excessive Heat Warning in a…
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ABC-7 First Alert: `Scorching temps expected through the weekend
The ABC-7 First Alert remains in place as a heatwave continues to impact the region. Temperatures will run 10 to 15 degrees above average through…
Continue ReadingHottest temp of the year so far today!
We hit 109 at the El Paso airport! Hottest of the year so far. This is the hottest since 2017 when we hit 111 degrees! Temps will stay between…
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El Paso reaches 109 degrees for hottest day of the year amid ‘dangerous’ heat wave
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso reached a scorching 109 degrees Thursday afternoon, and while it was only one degree shy of the daily record – it did make…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Excessive heat continues to grip the borderland
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for excessive heat. Temperatures will run 10 to 15 degrees above average through the weekend. The dry hot conditions…
Continue ReadingABC-7 First Alert: Extreme heat to last a while
Temps will continue to climb to dangerous levels hitting anywhere from 105-110 and lasting through the weekend and early next week. The hottest…
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El Paso seniors vulnerable during hot temps as cooling stations closed amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The heat is on! The Borderland will be seeing those triple-digit temperatures throughout the rest of the week, putting some of our…
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Heat advisory issued for ‘dangerously hot’ conditions in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory beginning at noon Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday for the El Paso metro area…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerous heatwave hits the borderland
The ABC-7 First Alert continues as high pressure dominates the weather pattern. A heat advisory will impact the El Paso area this afternoon, with the…
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Why was El Paso so hazy on Tuesday? Here’s the answer
EL PASO, Texas — Why was it so hazy on Tuesday? It’s a combination of factors, according to the ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team. First, the air was…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Extreme heat to last a while
Temps will range from 103-110 through the weekend. Anyone working outdoors need to take plenty of rest breaks and stay hydrated with water. The…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Sweltering heatwave hits the Borderland this week
The ABC-7 First Alert continues as extreme heat poses a threat to the borderland. Strong high pressure will bring hot dry weather with…
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Wear a face mask in hot weather? El Paso healthcare leader says it’s ‘vital’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wearing a mask in hot summer months can be uncomfortable, but according to a local healthcare leader, it’s an action…
Continue ReadingABC-7 First Alert: Extreme heat the next 6 days
It will be very hot this week with temps flirting with some new record highs. Temps will climb anywhere from 104-110. Thunderstorms will be possible…
Continue ReadingJapan floods kill at least 18 people after record-breaking rainfall
Rescue workers in Japan are beginning a desperate search for survivors after dozens were left dead or missing following widespread flash flooding…
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StormTrack Weather: Heat takes over this week as highs head toward 110!
EL PASO, Texas– A couple more days with isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms mainly along and east of the Rio Grande. Temperatures will…
Continue ReadingStormTRACK Weather: Hot end to the holiday weekend
El Paso, Texas- Temps are expected to creep into the triple digits once again this afternoon. Isolated showers are also expected. El Paso will top…
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StormTrack Weather: Chances for isolated t-storms remain in the forecast tonight
EL PASO, Texas– Isolated thunderstorms continue across the area, mainly east of the area and near the International Border. Storm motions this…
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StormTRACK Weather: Storm chances possible for your holiday weekend
El Paso, Texas- Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon; up to scattered coverage possible in area mountains. Temperatures…
Continue ReadingWill those hamburger buns get wet?
A few isolated storms possible over the weekend but you can figure on a day of heat and somewhat humid conditions. Temps expected to hit lower 100’s…
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StormTRACK Weather: Summer sizzle is on, rain chances continue through the holiday weekend
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoonand evening through next week. The best rain chances will be over the Sacramento…
Continue ReadingJade mine landslide kills at least 160 in Myanmar, with more people still missing
At least 162 people have died and others are feared trapped after a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar’s Kachin State, according to…
Continue ReadingHot temps; slight rain chances for holiday weekend
Temps will climb to the upper 90’s and low 100’s for the next several days. Sunshine and clouds will be common each day with a bit more humidity…
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