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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Another warm, humid day is scheduled for Friday with partly cloudy skies and modest southeast winds. The last several days the Valley has seen afternoon, sea breeze thunderstorms roll in from the east. Now the mechanism driving rain chances will shift to out of the southwest. The mechanical mix up will come from upper-level low pressure moving across northern Mexico toward Texas. This element will drive moisture, produce and improve conditions across deep south Texas Friday evening increasing the chance for rain and thunderstorms. So far…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The Rio Grande Valley is entering a period of intense heat and high humidity, with residents and visitors alike advised to remain vigilant as temperatures soar and the risk of storms increases. Meteorologist Kimberly Mesa has provided a detailed weather outlook, highlighting notable shifts in temperature trends, potential rain activity, and the important considerations for hurricane season as it officially begins. Communities throughout Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, and Willacy counties are preparing for the challenges that accompany the hot summer days and the tropical weather patterns that typify this time of…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Hurricane season means more than stocking up on supplies for Rio Grande Valley shrimpers. For them, tropical weather can shape when they work, where they work and whether they head out at all. EJ Cuevas has spent his whole life around the water. He grew up around boats and, even after earning a college degree, came back to the family shrimping business at Cuevas Trawlers. “My passion was always here; it was pretty hard to convince me otherwise,” EJ Cuevas said. When shrimping season picks back up in July, his…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A powerful hailstorm tore through Rio Grande City over the weekend, leaving homes with shattered windows, damaged roofs and thousands of dollars in repairs. Claudio Garcia moved to Rio Grande City a year ago. Parts of his new home are now severely damaged. Garcia and his wife were home with their two daughters when the storm hit late Saturday night. “Everything is devastating…. there was glass everywhere inside. It’s really, really devastating inside, it’s sad,” Garcia said. Garcia says this weekend was the first time he’s ever experienced a hailstorm.…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A flood warning that was issued for Cameron County until 12:45 p.m. Wednesday has been cancelled. The initial warning was issued following flood advisories in Cameron County and southern Hidalgo County expired.  Brownsville Metro and Valley Metro RGV are warning the public that the severe weather activity is causing delays along their routes.  San Perlita ISD announced they dismissed all students and staff on Wednesday morning due to the weather.  Severe thunderstorm activity made its way across the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday morning, issuing several warnings in the area…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By: Karen Lucero The National Weather Service surveyed storm damage on Saturday in parts of the Rio Grande Valley. Experts said the storm developed in Starr County and preliminary findings show the storm produced what meteorologists call a “wet microburst,” which can often be confused with a tornado. RELATED STORY: Two people injured after mobile home collapses in Cameron County during storm “In this case, it was a fast-moving storm with no rotation we could discern on radar and we were thinking all along it was a microburst, kind of…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A flood warning that was issued for Cameron County until 12:45 p.m. Wednesday has been cancelled. The initial warning was issued following flood advisories in Cameron County and southern Hidalgo County expired.  Brownsville Metro and Valley Metro RGV are warning the public that the severe weather activity is causing delays along their routes.  San Perlita ISD announced they dismissed all students and staff on Wednesday morning due to the weather.  Severe thunderstorm activity made its way across the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday morning, issuing several warnings in the area…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A flood warning that was issued for Cameron County until 12:45 p.m. Wednesday has been cancelled. The initial warning was issued following flood advisories in Cameron County and southern Hidalgo County expired.  Brownsville Metro and Valley Metro RGV are warning the public that the severe weather activity is causing delays along their routes.  San Perlita ISD announced they dismissed all students and staff on Wednesday morning due to the weather.  Severe thunderstorm activity made its way across the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday morning, issuing several warnings in the area…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A series of strong thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain across the Rio Grande Valley, ranchlands counties and the Coastal Bend over the course of 48 hours between Wednesday and Thursday, which has saturated soils across the region. And several more inches of rain are expected over the Memorial Day weekend through Monday, May 25. Forecasters warn additional rounds of heavy rain through Monday could trigger isolated flash flooding across already saturated areas.“Heavy rain may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, rivers/creeks, and roads,” NWS meteorologists said as part of a flood…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The city of Alamo will provide sandbags to residents as storms are predicted across the Rio Grande Valley over the weekend; proof of residency is required. The Valley is currently under a flood watch until Monday morning. Alamo residents can pick up empty sandbags at city hall, located at 420 North Tower Road, and fill them up at the Alamo Sports Complex, 600 East Ridge Road, or at Robert G. Balli Park, 804 East Nebraska Road. The city said residents 60 years or older, or who have a disability, may…