ABC-7 First Alert: Heat returns Monday, chances of rain increase soon

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – We are under the first ABC-7 warning for the return of heat.

A heat warning is in effect today until Wednesday morning from 6:00 a.m.

Temperatures are expected to be around 38 degrees across the region today. Temperatures are expected to reach 39 degrees in El Paso and 38 degrees in Las Cruces.

We will see a further rise in temperatures through Tuesday and Wednesday.

The probability of rain is also increasing, with it likely to be greatest in the second half of the week.

As of the last update, Salt Fire is burning 7,816 acres and is 7% contained. South Fork Fire is burning 17,551 acres and is 37% contained this morning.