EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Heavy rain has hit parts of the Borderland on Friday, July 17, as this weekend’s forecast is slated for thundershowers.

KTSM 9 News Chief Meteorologist Robert Bettes issued a Weather Authority Alert through Monday due to potentially strong thunderstorms.

 Weather Authority Alert: Heavy rain threat through Monday 

KTSM viewers shared their photos of the storms and heavy clouds.

Photo courtesy of Dino Cobo.

Photo courtesy of Dino Cobo.

Photo courtesy of Dino Cobo.

Photo courtesy of Dino Cobo.

Photo courtesy of Marcos T.

Photo courtesy of Marcos T.

Photo courtesy of Ed Michelson

Photo courtesy of Ed Michelson

The National Weather Service El Paso branch has also issued a flash flood warning for the Northeast and Fort Bliss areas until 6:15 p.m.

Courtesy of NWS.

Courtesy of NWS.

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