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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warming trend begins!
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sarah Coria , KVIA ABC-7
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Today will lean calm as rain chances continue to decrease and temperatures trend warm. This morning we woke to temperatures in the 70s. Today El Paso is expected to reach a high of 98, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 95. Today will lean calm with a bit more suns...
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Key takeaway Today El Paso is expected to reach a high of 98, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 95.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As the warming trend takes hold in El Paso, residents can expect a return to typical summer weather, with temperatures potentially reaching triple digits by Thursday. This shift will likely impact outdoor activities and events planned for the weekend, such as sports games, festivals, and community gatherings. With the increased heat, the city's parks and recreation departments may need to take extra precautions to ensure public safety, including providing adequate shade, water, and heat exhaustion warnings. Additionally, the warming trend may also put a strain on the city's energy grid, as residents crank up their air conditioning units to beat the heat. As the temperatures rise, El Pasoans will need to be mindful of their energy consumption and take steps to stay cool and safe during the hot summer days ahead. The city's public health department may also need to issue heat-related warnings and advisories to vulnerable populations.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Today will lean calm as rain chances continue to decrease and temperatures trend warm. This morning we woke to temperatures in the 70s. Today El Paso is expected to reach a high of 98, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 95. Today will lean calm with a bit more suns...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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