ABC-7 Storm Track Weather First Alert: Strong to Severe Thunderstorms possible through Thursday.

Storms pounded Hudspeth, Culberson, Otero and NE El Paso county this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain along with hail and gusty winds were common. NE El Paso had pea size hail hit parts of town as the storm tracked to the NE and made its way through SE Otero county.

High temperatures hit 99 today - making it the hottest day so far this year.

Tomorrow, the chances for rain and severe weather increase to 50% and become more widespread. We will still have an active First Alert for thunderstorms, and hail along with strong wind gusts, and possible flooding. Temperatures will decrease slightly but still be in the lower 90s.