HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- We are now in the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, yet conditions remain remarkably quiet across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. A combination of a strong El Niño pattern and persistent Saharan dust has helped suppress tropical development, limiting storm activity across the basin. While the [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical moisture may sneak back in along the weaker edges of an upper‑level ridge, just enough to spark sea‑breeze thundershowers Thursday and Friday afternoon. These will be the last scattered showers before a noticeably drier trend settles in for the weekend. That same high‑pressure system keeps temperatures running above average through [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The forecast continues to be a broken record with similar conditions on tap again Wednesday afternoon. Hot and mostly sunny with some afternoon passing clouds, a warm breeze from the southeast and a chance of isolated sea breeze showers. The heat ridge anchored over the southern US keeps the Valley close [...]

Cameron County Drainage District No. 6 has started an $11 million drainage overhaul north of Santa Rosa, installing new crossings and pumps to resolve severe flooding.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the inland areas of the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday from noon until 6 p.m. The combination of high temperatures and humidity will drive the heat index as high as 115 in some locations during the hottest part of the day. [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another unseasonably hot day unfolded across the Rio Grande Valley, and while no records were broken, temperatures once again climbed well above what’s typical for early September. McAllen topped out at 104°F compared to its normal of 96°, Harlingen reached 100°F against an average of 94°, and Brownsville hit triple‑digit heat [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Happy Labor Day! This Monday started in the upper 70s to low 80s with dew points sitting in the 70s. While its not exactly topping out the muggy meter, it will absolutely play a role in how we feel later today. Highs will climb above normal for early September normals, between 5 [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —In this weekend’s weather tale, two stubborn characters step into the spotlight: Triple‑digit heat; loud, confident, and already used to running the show, and a quieter challenger, sea‑breeze showers drifting in from the Gulf, hoping to steal a little attention. For now, the high‑pressure system remains the big boss, stretching across the [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As we head into the Labor Day holiday weekend, we are seeing some small chances for rain in the forecast. We are finally getting enough moisture back in the atmosphere to give the sea breeze something to play with each day, starting Saturday. The sea breeze would be the trigger for [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The calendar reads September 3, and the Atlantic basin has yet to produce a single hurricane this season. This unusually quiet stretch aligns with the influence of a strong El Niño, which enhances upper‑level wind shear across the Atlantic and suppresses tropical development. If this trend holds, we could be approaching a [...]

McAllen opens public cooling centers as a National Weather Service heat advisory hits the Rio Grande Valley with heat index values reaching 115 degrees.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With a heat advisory in effect in the Rio Grande Valley through 6 p.m., the city of McAllen is opening cooling centers to help residents escape the heat. According to the Valley Storm Team, the heat index could potentially reach 115 degrees. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity [...]