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Weather news from McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.
WeatherClear, breezy, and hot this week with a touch of dusty haze down the road
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is heading into a hot and increasingly breezy stretch of weather this week, with mostly clear skies dominating the forecast. Temperatures will remain near the century mark through much of the work week, while humidity pushes afternoon heat indices well above the actual air temperature. One of
WeatherSimilar Magnitude Earthquakes: Are the Quakes in Colombia and Venezuela Related? Here's What You Need to Know
The recent high-magnitude earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela have led many to wonder if there is a direct connection between the two tremors. The short answer is no, despite both earthquakes having magnitudes over 7. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday originated from a different tectonic source than the recent quakes in Venezuela, which had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.4, according to Viviana Dionisio, a seismologist with Colombia's National Seismological Network. The Colombian quake had its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, at a depth of 103 kilometers, classifying it as an 'intermediate-depth' quake that affected a wide area, resulting in at least 132 fatalities. In contrast, the Venezuelan earthquakes were caused by a lateral interaction between the Caribbean and South American plates, making them more superficial and not directly connected to the Colombian quake. The depth of a quake influences the extent of damage, as shallower quakes can cause more intense shaking closer to the epicenter. Colombia faces significant seismic threats due to the interaction of multiple tectonic plates, particularly in the Andes and Pacific regions. The Colombian Geological Service reported 33 aftershocks, with the strongest being 4.8 in magnitude. Seismologists emphasize that while extensive damage has occurred, it could have been worse given the magnitude of the earthquakes.
WeatherHigh heat and sun expected across the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After a weekend that included a few isolated showers, we head into a work week that won't include more than a rogue shower today. We are looking for mostly sunny skies and high temperatures really close to our seasonal norms for the day. Winds will be gusting to 25 miles an hour.
WeatherMinute by Minute: 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia Causes Severe Damage
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, causing significant damage in cities such as Manizales, Cali, and Pereira, according to the Colombian Geological Service. President Abelardo De La Espriella has established a Unified Command Post to coordinate response efforts for those affected. Manizales Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas reported two fatalities linked to the earthquake. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they assess the extent of the damage and the needs of the victims.
WeatherSummer weather for Deep South Texas while the tropics pop back to life
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — All the usual suspects of summer weather in Deep South Texas will spring back to life this week with tons of sun, gusty southeast winds, and temperatures past 100 degrees. High pressure is sliding back into position where it will crush down on the Valley with sinking air, which will eliminate the
WeatherTwo Tropical Waves Being Monitored with Development Potential in the Atlantic
PUERTO RICO – The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that they are monitoring two disturbances with the potential for development in the next seven days. These are two tropical waves that could develop between the middle and end of next week as they move westward in the Atlantic. The closer system has a 20% chance of development in the next seven days, while the more distant one has a 30% chance.
WeatherTwo Tropical Waves Being Monitored with Development Potential in the Atlantic
PUERTO RICO – The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that they are monitoring two disturbances with the potential for development over the next seven days. These are two tropical waves that could develop between the middle and end of next week as they move westward in the Atlantic. The closer system, located southwest of the Cape Verde Islands, has a 20% chance of development in the next seven days, while the more distant one, located over Africa, has a 40% chance.
WeatherSeabreeze showers continue into the weekend
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Rainfall totals for August so far show that McAllen has received quite a bit of rain, but not so much for Harlingen and Brownsville. There is still a chance of rain over the next couple of days. However, future rainfall totals indicate that we won’t see much. Severe weather is not
WeatherBrownsville PUB returns to Stage 1 Drought as reservoir conditions improve
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Public Utilities Board announced on Friday that it has implemented a Stage 1 Drought effective immediately after reservoir conditions have improved. According to a news release, the combined conservation storage level of the Falcon and Amistad reservoirs has improved to 32.9%. The board initiated a Stage 2 Drought when the combined
WeatherRain chances rise over the weekend but not a washout
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We'll see a mix of sun and clouds over the next few days, which will keep highs for a majority of the Valley in the upper 90s. This is still around average for early August, but a slight dip in temperatures is always nice. Widespread dew points hovering around the upper
WeatherHurricane forecast, African dust, and a celestial treat for the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Three very different sky stories are coming together now through next week — one from the tropics, one from space, and one riding in on desert winds. First, the updated NOAA hurricane outlook continues to lean toward a quieter-than-average Atlantic season. For the Rio Grande Valley, that doesn’t mean zero concern
WeatherValley Storm Team: Rain chances into the weekend influenced by the sea breeze
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On the latest episode of Valley Storm Team, Meteorologist Lexie Walker and Forecaster Craig Verley dove into the science behind what sea breeze showers are and how they form when cool air from the ocean moves over the warm air on land. The rising warm air condenses rapidly, and thus, thunderstorms
WeatherContinued heat with hope for rain
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We will continue to see hot and humid conditions for the day. The combination of heat and humidity will also continue to make it feel like 105-110 across much of the Valley this afternoon. However, a few lucky folks might get a quick shot of rain. A few stray showers will
WeatherMore heat, humidity and a chance for rain
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Thanks to the showers and thunderstorms that some of the Valley encountered this past weekend, rainfall totals in McAllen have already reached two inches for this month so far. As we look at the percent of normal rain over the past 30 days, we can definitely see how much this rain
WeatherIsolated rain possible starting Thursday in the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Anticipate lots of sunshine throughout Wednesday with highs climbing to the upper 90s and low 100s. Southeast winds at 5 to 15mph. Wind gusts and the rest of the week will be between 25 and 30 mph. The humidity is still a big factor in the forecast. We're talking heat indices
WeatherHeat index soars as afternoon sea breeze showers return
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The weather pattern across the Rio Grande Valley through the weekend will focus on heat and humidity, with the heat index taking center stage each afternoon. Daytime highs are expected to climb into the mid to upper 90s, but when combined with Gulf moisture, it will feel closer to 105 to
WeatherValley Storm Team: High pressure will keep the Valley sunny and hot this week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this episode of The Valley Storm Team, Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale takes a solo shift and explains how high pressure will keep the Valley sunny and hot this week. Temperatures will push past normal highs by a degree or two. Still, the real threat will remain the heat index, where
WeatherHigh pressure just enough for showers later in the week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The large dome of high pressure over the region will keep skies sunny and temperatures a bit above normal for a few more days. The combination of hot and humid will keep making the days feel even hotter. When the air hits 100 degrees and the humidity is high, then your
WeatherPower restored to more than 25, 000 Hidalgo County residents
Power has been restored to over 25,000 residents in Hidalgo County after severe weather hit on Sunday night. Initially, AEP Texas reported 11,482 customers without power, while Magic Valley Electric Co-op reported 16,334 outages. Although most power has been restored, AEP Texas still has 1,897 customers and Magic Valley has 224 customers without electricity. The storm brought heavy rain, with one to three inches reported, and prompted a flood advisory that has since been lifted. Thunder, lightning, and strong winds were also part of the storm's impact.