ABC-7 First Alert: Gusty winds expected Christmas Eve
El Paso, Texas- Santa is going to need to buckle up when flying over the Borderland! Gusty winds will rock the area for Christmas Eve.
Today: Winds will be from the southwest around 10-20 MPH. Afternoon highs in the lower 70s.
Christmas Eve: Winds will start relatively calm for the first part of the morning. By mid-morning, we'll see wind gusts around 25-30 MPH. Current weather models are indicating those winds will get even stronger by the afternoon. Potentially gusting around 50-55 MPH. A high wind watch has been put in place for the Sacramentos and Gilas.
