ABC-7 First Alert: Cold front brings gusty winds, 10-15 degree temperature drop

Good afternoon! I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Temperatures soared, El Paso tied with the previous record high of 97 degrees which was set in 1980. Anticipate another hot day with near-record high temperatures before a cool down.

Tuesday morning a back-door cold front will move into the area dropping temperatures to the 80s. Winds will increase but the strongest winds will impact the west slopes. The strong winds will cause loose outdoor belongings to blow around Tuesday morning through the afternoon hours .

Afternoon high temperatures on Monday will reach 95 degrees in El Paso, 93 degrees in Las Cruces with breezy to windy conditions.