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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Tracking a hot weekend with small chances for isolated showers and thunderstorms
By Jaelin Lewis at KVIA ABC-7
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
Happy Independence Day to the Borderland, it is the 250th Anniversary of America. It will be hot this weekend with slight chances of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Today, El Paso rose to a high of 103 (20th Triple Digit Day) and Las Cruces rose to 100 (19th Day) for your Independence Day. Ou...
Key takeaway Today, El Paso rose to a high of 103 (20th Triple Digit Day) and Las Cruces rose to 100 (19th Day) for your Independence Day.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As El Pasoans celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America's Independence, the scorching heat will undoubtedly be a major factor in outdoor festivities. With the city experiencing its 20th triple-digit day, residents should be prepared for heat-related precautions, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children. The slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms in the Sacramento Mountains and along the El Paso and Hudspeth County line may bring some relief, but outflow winds could also pose a challenge for outdoor events. As the hot weekend stretches into the work week, residents can expect similar conditions, with thunderstorms becoming more scattered in the mountains starting Monday. This weather pattern will be crucial for local farmers and ranchers, who will be keeping a close eye on the precipitation forecast to determine the impact on their crops and livestock.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Happy Independence Day to the Borderland, it is the 250th Anniversary of America. It will be hot this weekend with slight chances of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Today, El Paso rose to a high of 103 (20th Triple Digit Day) and Las Cruces rose to 100 (19th Day) for your Independence Day. Ou...
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