ABC-7 High winds, blowing dust and critical fire danger expected across Borderland Sunday
By Ilyhanee Robles
Published on April 26, 2026.
High winds, high temperatures, high winds, and a potentially critical fire danger are expected across the Borderland this Sunday. The National Weather Service predicts that winds will increase sharply as a storm system moves across the Southwest. The strongest winds are expected to be near mountain slopes and higher elevations, but this will also impact El Paso, Las Cruces and surrounding communities. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for El Paso and Hudspeth counties and a High Wind Warning for eastern El Paso County.
Related Articles
Two rounds of strong storms across Middle TN from Monday through Wednesday
From Monday night to Wednesday, severe storms are expected in Middle Tennessee, with potential for tornadoes and heavy rain.
April 26: Warm Sunday, showers possible
Scattered showers and storms are expected to hit Florida later, with temperatures rising to near 70C (1.9F)
Milder and more unsettled pattern in North Carolina this week
TODAY is looking slightly better for North Carolina, with milder weather and higher temperatures, but still a risk of persistent fog and low clouds.