HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale and Meteorologist Marcelo Rivera take a closer look at the science behind El Niño, a climate pattern that can influence weather around the world. In Texas, El Niño is often associated with cooler conditions. In the Rio Grande Valley, it can also bring increased precipitation, raising the risk of flooding. [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A few more showers are expected for the Rio Grande Valley this week, including isolated showers Wednesday afternoon and a better chance by Thursday. Rain chances Thursday will improve as the remnants of Hurricane Vance move from Western Mexico into Northern Mexico. Most of the rain will fall west of the [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Two separate episodes of showers, above normal temperatures, and an extra hour of sleep are all coming to the Rio Grande Valley this week. Adequate moisture coupled with upper-level support will squeeze out a few showers, periods of steady rain, and a few rumbles of thunder Tuesday. No strong or severe [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —Monday promises to be another very late October average day in the Rio Grande Valley. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80's for most of the Valley. While most of us will remain rain-free, there is a small chance for a stray shower along the coast and in the lower Valley. [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is looking at a nice stretch of weather lasting through the weekend. High pressure will do its best to keep conditions feeling and looking great, but a few upper level features will conspire to spoil things just a bit. Saturday will be mostly sunny; however, enough moisture [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The forecast over the next days will be mostly sunny, minimal rain chances and temperatures around average through the weekend. As high pressure builds overhead this will bring us mostly sunny skies this Friday with highs climbing into the mid 80s east to low 90s west. Any Friday night plans, including [...]

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In Harlingen and nearby Brownsville, families are flocking to stores such as Bernie’s House of Fun on Dr. Hugh Emerson Road to buy costumes, fake blood and decorations for Halloween. Pastor Nathan Wendorf of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treasure Hills said he has acquired about 8,000 pieces of candy and 600 mini water bottles to give to the thousands of trick‑or‑treaters expected this year.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The Rio Grande Valley is looking at an awesome three-day stretch of weather lasting through the weekend. High pressure will regain control of the forecast, keeping the sun shining, winds light, and temperatures near normal through Sunday. If you have outdoor activities planned this weekend, you have the green light to [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - More than 1,500 AEP Texas customers are without power this afternoon. Nearly all of the outages stretch from the Military Highway south of San Benito, through that city and stretching across Rio Hondo and Arroyo City. Another 100 customers in Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr counties have no lights at this hour. [...]

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On today's episode of Valley Storm Team, forecaster Craig Verley and Meteorologist Lexie Walker sat and talked about the drier and sunnier weather anticipated this weekend, with the pleasant conditions as highs look to stay around average for end of October peaking in the mid 80s. The pair also looked ahead [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — We are holding on to some chances to see some spotty to scattered showers today. The Valley average rain chance is about 30%. So not everyone will get rain. Highs today will range from the upper 80s in Starr County to the lower 80s in the Lower Valley, and close to [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Our weather remains mostly quiet, but a coastal trough could bring a few showers, especially across Hidalgo and Starr counties. Keep an umbrella handy, just in case. High pressure continues to build across the central United States will help temperatures climb back into the mid-80s on Thursday afternoon however, easterly winds should keep [...]

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