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A winter storm is rolling through El Paso today, causing school delays and messy roads. Make sure to check your district's site before you head out so you aren't caught off guard.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 10 mentions in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before.
You might lose a few hours of work or have to pay for last-minute childcare if schools close unexpectedly.
Commuters and students benefit from the extra time to stay off the roads while crews clear the ice.
Parents who have to scramble for childcare and hourly workers who lose pay during the delays.
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We are tracking above normal daily highs in the Borderland. Today, both El Paso and Las Cruces hit their 50th Triple Digit Day. El Paso rose to 100, Las Cruces rose to 101. For the next several days, daily highs could range from 96-102 degrees which ...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert because of dangerously hot conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of El Paso County including Fort Hancock and Tornillo: Heat Advisory in effect f...
Your ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team is tracking another heat wave in the Borderland. We may flirt with record-highs with highs ranging from 101 to 105. The hottest days will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday! It may slightly cool down as the Borderlan...
UPDATE (6:34 PM) -- A spokeswoman with El Paso Electric has provided ABC-7 with the following statement regarding the current outages: Due to the storm, some of our equipment sustained damage from lightning. As of 6:33 p.m. We have restored most cust...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- According to the the Texas Department of Transportation Montana west at Justice/Tierra Este Rd because of high water levels in the area. Avoid the area if you can. There is no estimated clearing time. The post Montana west at ...
The post ABC-7 First Alert: Flash Flood Warning for Far East El Paso, Homestead Meadows, and Montana Vista until 7:15 PM appeared first on KVIA.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says that all lanes on Montana West at Justice/Tierra Este Rd are now open. This comes after the road was closed by officials overnight due to rain fall which caus...
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- El Paso Electric is reporting that thousands are without power, as parts of the far east received heavy rainfall. Montana westbound at Justice and Tierra Este is closed because of flooding, the Texas Department of Transportati...
Flash Flood Warning for East El Paso County including Far East El Paso, Homestead Meadows, and Montana Vista until 8:30 PM. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN! The post ABC-7 First Alert: Flash Flood Warning for East El Paso County including Far East El Paso, ...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Storm coverage is expected to increase Saturday, with the best chances initially near and east of the Rio Grande. We're tracking an uptick in monsoon thunderstorm activity across the Borderland this weekend and into Monday as...
UPDATE (2:26 PM) -- The City of El Paso has shared images showing the damage around the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Officials say crews with El Paso Zoo and El Paso Electric are working to clear debris and repair any damage that was caused by ...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Temperatures will once again hit the triple digits as air quality remains a concern along with increasing rain chances. The National Weather Service has issued a Weather Alert for portions of the El Paso county area: Heat Adv...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso International Airport was temporarily evacuated Friday evening after strong wind gusts triggered a fire alarm and allowed dust to enter the terminal, city officials said. Videos shared on social media showed dozens of ...
Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland for the chance for scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms. With these storms, there is a possibility of localized flooding and strong winds! The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Te...
The post ABC-7 First Alert: Flash Flood Warning for Hueco Tanks, Butterfield, and Homestead Meadows until 5:45 PM; Turn Around, Don’t Drown! appeared first on KVIA.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We are under an ABC-7 First alert a heat advisory will continue today. Temperatures will remain above average. The National Weather Service has issued a Weather Alert for the El Paso and Las Cruces area: Heat Advisory in effe...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Dangerous heat will continue Friday across the Borderland, with temperatures expected to reach around 105 degrees in El Paso and 101 degrees in Las Cruces. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Friday for El Paso, La...
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