ABC-7 First Alert: Historic heat wave coming to the Borderland this weekend, highs expected to rise to the 90s

We are continue our First Alert in preparation for a historically hot weekend in the Borderland where we may see multiple daily records broken this weekend. Today, El Paso rose to 90 degrees which is one degree short of the 1907 record of 91 and this is only the beginning of the heat wave. Tomorrow, El Paso may break the 1907 record of 92, the forecasted high is 93 degrees. Likewise, we may see heat records smashed this weekend with the hottest day being Saturday with a high of 96!

Our historical heat wave is caused by a dominating upper level ridge that has built over the Desert Southwest. Parts of the Desert Southwest and Southern California are under Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories where highs can rise up to 108 degrees by this weekend. A quick cool front will sweep across the area Sunday evening and it will be 10-15 degrees cooler by Monday.