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• NWS: Categorized Storms Do Not Factor in Rainfall Amount Play Video

  September 23, 2019 5:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Tropical Storm Imelda unleashed deadly flooding in the Houston area last week, dumping 43 inches of rain and causing at least five deaths. Now, the National Weather Service has a message to the public saying you should stay prepared no matter the category of storm. Hurricanes... more »

• 3 Tropical Disturbances Brew in Atlantic amid Peak of Hurricane Season Play Video

  September 10, 2019 5:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Some of the biggest named storms in Texas hit this time of year, the peak of hurricane season. Tropical Storm Fernand hit south the of the Rio Grande Valley last week; Hurricane Dorian pummeled the Bahamas and now all eyes are on three more areas of possible... more »

• Valley Insurance Agents Urge Residents to Check Their Policy Play Video

  August 31, 2019 10:51 PM

  WESLACO - The first half of hurricane season is over, the second half tends to be more active, according to First Warn 5 Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith. Insurance Council of Texas spokesman Mark Hannah wants Valley residents to know the difference between home owners insurance and flood insurance.... more »

• NWS Launching Extra Weather Balloons Amid Dorian Play Video

  August 29, 2019 11:18 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Hurricane Dorian is more than one thousand miles away from the Rio Grande Valley. The National Weather Service in Brownsville is collecting data for it. All that data will help Florida meteorologists predict the storm's movement more accurately. Around the clock, 24 hours a day,... more »

• Meteorologists Advise Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Play Video

  August 6, 2019 4:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - August is the official start of peak hurricane season. New hurricane forecast numbers from Colorado State University and NOAA are out this week. In 1961, Hurricane Carla hit the coast of Texas and changed a Brownsville resident’s view on hurricane season. "All... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Hurricane Ready Expo Play Video

  June 13, 2019 9:38 AM

  MCALLEN- Hurricane Season is currently underway. The First Warn Five Weather team was in full force at the 2019 Hurricane Ready Expo. The expo is an annual event to bring awareness about hurricane season and how to prepare for the storms. Rick Diaz has... more »

• Weather Experts Predict a ‘Near Normal’ Hurricane Season

  May 23, 2019 4:21 PM

  WESLACO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their predictions for the upcoming hurricane season. The agency predicted nine to 15 named storms Thursday. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says they’re expecting the Atlantic hurricane season will be near normal. They say four to eight of the... more »

• Several Programs Assisting Port Isabel Homeowners ahead of Hurricane Season Play Video

  May 1, 2019 5:58 PM

  WESLACO – Hurricane season is one month away. The National Weather Service is asking homeowners to make necessary repairs to their home before the start of the season. The city of Port Isabel is trying to help residents make these repairs through several programs. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez... more »

• National Tropical Weather Conference Taking Place at SPI Play Video

  April 4, 2019 6:15 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The National Tropical Weather Conference is taking place at South Padre Island. Weather experts are meeting to discuss the upcoming hurricane season. The conference is taking place at the Brownsville International Airport. Hurricane hunters brought their C-130, the plane used to fly into... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Impacting Preparations for Hurricane Season Play Video

  January 18, 2019 5:25 PM

  HARLINGEN – Specialists say the partial government shutdown is impacting hurricane season preparedness. Harlingen resident Ralph Reyna says after experiencing Hurricane Dolly in 2008, he knows preparation is important. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but Reyna says he knows it is never too early... more »

• Officials Reminding Residents to Stay Prepared as Peak of Hurricane Season Approaches Play Video

  August 25, 2018 5:01 PM

  Weather conditions may be quiet in the Gulf and Atlantic, but meteorologists say you should always stay prepared this hurricane season. First Warn 5 Meteorologist, Cecilia Gutierrez spoke to officials from the National Weather Service about the potential for storms. Click the video clip above for the full story. more »

• Officials Urge Owners of Nursing Homes to be Prepared for Natural Disasters Play Video

  April 27, 2018 5:02 PM

  WESLACO – County and city officials are warning owners of nursing homes to be prepared if a natural disaster strikes. The rules have changed for people who take care of others' loved ones such as dialysis companies and nursing homes. "Now they must have certain training in place, documented with... more »

• Valley Pastor Headed to Assist Puerto Rican Hurricane Victims Play Video

  November 1, 2017 7:12 PM

  WESLACO – Although it’s been months after Hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico, relief is still on its way from the Rio Grande Valley. Category 4 Hurricane Maria’s impact left thousands without power in the island. “For instance, I had somebody that’s already over there; ahead of us... more »

• Insurance Agent: Rates May Rise in Valley Post Hurricanes Play Video

  September 13, 2017 6:18 PM

  MCALLEN – The next time you open your mailbox, insurance agents say you might find a notice of a rise in homeowner’s insurance premiums. We reached out to an expert to find out the impact storms like Harvey or Irma will have on the Rio Grande Valley. “Insurance is the... more »

• Weather Experts Gather at Hurricane Conference at SPI Play Video

  May 2, 2017 11:58 AM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Hurricane season officially begins next month. And every year weather experts get together for the hurricane conference at South Padre Island. The conference is put together by CHANNEL 5 NEWS Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith and KABB-TV’s Chief Meteorologist Alex Garcia. All the attendees will learn for... more »