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Weather news from McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.
WeatherDay-to-day shower and thunderstorm chances
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hot and muggy weather continues to drive the forecast, but so do day-to-day shower and thunderstorm chances. On Tuesday, we'll see highs in the upper 90s to low 100s, but with the muggy, tropical airmass overhead, heat indices could reach 111°. Most of the day will see partly to mostly cloudy
WeatherA serious shift toward a wetter forecast for the Rio Grande Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The next seven days across Harlingen and the Rio Grande Valley bring a familiar late-spring pattern: warm, breezy conditions early, followed by a gradual uptick in clouds, humidity, and storm chances. High temperatures generally hover in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees Fahrenheit with lows in the upper 60s to mid-70s.
Weather100 customer outages reported in Cameron County
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Over 100 customers in the Rio Grande Valley are experiencing power outages, according to Magic Valley Electric Co-op and APE Texas outage maps. Monday 1:20 p.m. In Cameron County, AEP is reporting 100 customer outages. There are also five outages reported in Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties. Monday,12:16 p.m. As of
WeatherHot and breezy with rain on the way
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The heat and humidity will make things uncomfortable again on Monday and Tuesday afternoon, with heat stress levels reaching dangerous levels in some areas. Be careful during outdoor activities this afternoon. Our actual high temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s across most of the Valley this afternoon, with triple-digit readings
WeatherAEP Texas Reports Power Outages in Cameron County
AEP Texas has reported that 42 homes and businesses in Cameron County are currently without electricity, which accounts for about 0.08% of the over 120,000 customers monitored in the area. Meanwhile, Magic Valley has noted 38 electrical incidents affecting users in Hidalgo County. As of now, AEP has not provided details on the causes of these outages or how long the service interruptions may last.
WeatherCalifornia Fire Expands to 500 Acres
Authorities have issued evacuation orders due to a brush fire that started Monday morning in Simi Valley, Southern California. The fire, named Sandy, was reported shortly after 10 a.m. and has burned 500 acres so far, according to Andrew Dowd from the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD). Two hundred firefighters are on the scene, receiving support from three air tankers and six helicopters conducting aggressive aerial firefighting operations in coordination with ground crews, the VCFD reported. According to Simi Valley Police Sergeant Richard Morton, 'at 10:17 a.m., a caller reported that they accidentally started a brush fire by striking a rock with their tractor.' The flames are spreading rapidly, as reported by the Ventura County emergency system. Aerial footage from NewsChopper4 showed homes being consumed by the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Evacuation orders are in place for Zones 32, 33, 34, and 35, with evacuation warnings issued for Zone 31, TOAK-06, and TOAK-07. A temporary evacuation point will open Monday at 12:00 p.m. at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, located at 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063. A large animal shelter is open at the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. For questions related to evacuations and shelters, call 805-465-6650. The Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) stated that all students are safe and are currently sheltered in schools due to poor air quality. The fire is near Hillside Middle School, Crestview Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, and Hollow Hills Elementary School. In a notification to parents, SVUSD reported that schools south of Fitzgerald Road are being evacuated, including students from Crestview Elementary, who are being moved to Simi Valley High School. 'All schools located in an evacuation zone are currently under a 'shelter in place' order. We are in constant contact with the Simi Valley Police Department, the Ventura County Fire Department, and city administration,' SVUSD stated. Meteorologist Alondra Anaya from Telemundo 52 noted that 'the situation is quite serious, as we are not seeing maximum intensity winds, but even with winds blowing at around 10 miles per hour (mph), it will cause the fire to spread much more quickly due to the dry vegetation.' The temperature in the Simi Valley area is 73 degrees, with winds currently at 18 mph and a relative humidity of 15%. This is a developing story.
WeatherMajor heat risk and daily chances for rain
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It was a hot and breezy day for the Rio Grande Valley. These conditions will continue for the next few days. Tomorrow, temperatures will reach the lower triple digits out west, mid-Valley will be in the upper 90s and those along the coast will be in the mid 80s. It
WeatherHot, sunny, and gorgeous weekend forecast
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There is a strong ridge keeping things quiet and dry, with highs in the mid‑90s. Next week flips the script. Temperatures stay warm, but nighttime storm chances return potentially every night. We’re still tracking how active these storms could be, but the pattern is shifting. Stick with the Valley Storm Team for updates. The
WeatherHeat through the weekend, daily storm chances return early next week
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We made it to Friday! Highs today in the low to mid 90s (east) to the upper 90s (west) under a mix of sun and clouds all day, but one thing to point out, it'll be breezy. Southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph sustained with gusts between 30 to 35
WeatherRecent rainfall brings much-needed drought improvement
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The newest drought report is in, and the Valley is officially out of extreme and exceptional drought conditions. The Valley will have a few pockets of severe drought, but overall, the improvement has been impressive. As for what’s ahead, the weather department is keeping things dry for now. No rain in the forecast for at least the next five
WeatherFaith-based coalition meets in Weslaco for hurricane preparedness
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The third Faith-Based Coalition meeting took place at Weslaco City Hall on Thursday. The coalition is made up of local faith leaders, city officials, emergency management personnel, and other community partners. The coalition met to discuss storm preparedness ahead of hurricane season. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said Thursday's meeting was important
WeatherSouth Padre Island and Texas GLO team up for study on bayside erosion
South Padre Island is addressing erosion issues along its bayside by initiating a new study in collaboration with the Texas General Land Office. The study will focus on approximately 10 access points and aims to find solutions for protecting the shoreline from storms. Angela Sunley, Deputy Director of Coastal Resources, highlighted the impact of erosion and development on the area's stability. Potential solutions may include natural features like marshes and oyster barriers. The project costs around $408,000, with the city contributing $160,000 and the remainder funded by a state grant. Public input meetings are planned as part of the study process.
WeatherHot & breezy days heading our way
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What does a typical mid-May Rio Grande Valley day look like? It looks a lot like what our afternoon will be providing: a little heat, a little breeze, and a whole lot of sunshine. Our highs will reach into the lower half of the 90's for most of the Valley today.
WeatherCameron County developing early warning system for flooding
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County is using a $1.2 million grant from the Texas Water Development Board to develop a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS). The county currently has 48 real-time hydrologic systems that collect flood data around the area, which will soon be upgraded to help predict and warn of rising floodwaters. A combination
WeatherPerfect spring weather for the Valley with heat, wind, and rain
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The next seven days in Harlingen bring a pretty classic late-spring South Texas mix—heat, humidity, a steady breeze, and at least a few shots at rain. Overall, expect plenty of warm, partly sunny days with highs generally in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Skies start on a partly sunny note,
WeatherBrownsville PUB urges residents to prep for outages after storm repairs
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is advising residents to prepare for potential power outages following recent storm-related disruptions that affected around 25,000 customers. These outages were linked to repairs on transmission lines damaged by storms. PUB spokesman David Garza recommended that residents disconnect electronics during outages to prevent damage from power surges and suggested purchasing surge protectors. Additionally, the board urged residents to assemble storm safety kits ahead of hurricane season, including items like flashlights and outdoor generators to be ready for future outages.
WeatherStorm debris pickup for Green Valley Farms residents
GREEN VALLEY FARMS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Public Works will begin storm debris pickup efforts in the Green Valley Farms area. Located near San Benito, Green Valley Farms is one of the communities severely impacted by the heavy rain and powerful wind gusts that occurred on Mother's Day weekend. Debris pickup services will begin on
Weather'Only took 18 hours to form': Why Valley officials say to prepare for hurricane season now
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hurricane season is just weeks away, and local emergency officials are warning Rio Grande Valley residents that preparation cannot wait. Emergency management leaders gathered in Edinburg to discuss the threats this hurricane season could bring and the steps residents should take now to stay safe before storms threaten the area. Pharr
WeatherHot & muggy weather returns Thursday
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Highs this afternoon look to climb into the upper 80s to low 90s. Similar to Tuesday, with maybe a few more low 90s sprinkled in. North winds keep the humidity on the comfortable side. Plenty of sunshine all day long, shaping up to be a beautiful weather day ahead. As the