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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Saturday strong to severe thunderstorm chances increase
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Mikey Tongko , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the storm and its potential impact are available from KVIA ABC-7.
A First Alert has been issued for the Borderland due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms on Saturday. These storms may bring damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall, leading to localized flash flooding. The Sacramento Mountains and Otero Mesa are of particular concern for flooding.
However, isolated flooding is also possible in other areas. Daily thunderstorm chances will continue over the weekend, especially in the mountains and western parts of the region. Further details about the storm and its potential impact are available from KVIA ABC-7.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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