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  • Transmission Poles near Valley Coast to be Replaced to Withstand Strong Winds Play Video

    January 8, 2020 6:17 PM

    SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The next hurricane season is six months away, but two coastal Rio Grande Valley cities are getting ready now. About three months ago, more than half of South Padre Island was in the dark. Dozens of transmission poles were knocked down along Padre Boulevard due... more »
  • NWS Advises Valley Residents to Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season Play Video

    October 5, 2019 10:26 PM

    BROWNSVILLE - Two cold fronts are moving into the Valley the second week of October. National Weather Service Coordination Meteorologist Barry Goldsmith says the first cold front of the season could end hurricane season or stir up storms. Goldsmith recalled Hurricane Alicia from 1983, "we had (hurricane) Alicia... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • Cajun Navy In Need of Volunteers Amid Hurricane Season Play Video

    June 8, 2019 5:27 PM

    RIO GRANDE VALLEY- With recent hot temperatures on the minds of many, it's important to remember hurricane season is underway. Organizations in the valley are working to prepare, in case a storm hits. The Cajun Navy is a group of volunteers who donate their time and shallow water... more »
  • Lack of Drainage Systems Concerning Pharr Residents Play Video

    May 29, 2019 5:20 PM

    PHARR – Preparations for hurricane season are being made by some Pharr residents; they want to make sure the city is doing the same. Ricardo Rosales says last June, he felt like he failed in looking after his mother when he couldn’t save her from a flooded home. ... 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 »
  • People with Disabilities Urged to Register for Emergency Assistance Play Video

    May 13, 2019 12:43 PM

    WESLACO – With the start of hurricane season just around the corner, the state is urging Texans to register for an emergency assistance program. The Department of Public Safety recommends people with disabilities and other special needs to sign up. The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, or... more »
  • Brownsville to Distribute Sandbags amid Upcoming Hurricane Season

    May 7, 2019 11:34 AM

    BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville residents will be able to pick up sandbags to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Officials are encouraging residents to not wait for a storm hit the area. The city will host a sandbag drive-thru pickup event Friday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 7... more »
  • Donna Residents Questioning Emergency Funding Used for Immigration Play Video

    May 1, 2019 9:30 PM

    DONNA – Residents in Donna say the city tends to have flooding issues during hurricane season. Some are wondering why city leaders would use emergency funding to help with the immigration surge . "They need to fix the drainage ditches ahead of time so the water won't build... 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 »
  • Storm Readiness Supplies Going Tax Free This Weekend Play Video

    April 27, 2019 5:27 PM

    RIO GRANDE VALLEY- This weekend, you can save money on emergency items that may come in handy during severe weather. The Texas Comptroller's Office has announced a tax-free holiday for emergency preparation supplies. Sales tax will not be applied to items like portable generators, batteries and first aid... more »
  • Emergency Preparation Supplies Tax-Free ahead of Hurricane Season Play Video

    April 23, 2019 5:06 PM

    WESLACO – Emergency preparation supplies will be tax free ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. The sales tax holiday will take place Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Supplies used for emergency preparation could qualify for a tax exemption if purchased at a certain price. There... more »
  • McAllen Officials Urge Residents to Use ‘Code Red’ App Play Video

    April 15, 2019 4:43 PM

    MCALLEN – The city of McAllen wants residents to be prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. The city learned a lot during last year’s heavy floods in June. A simple app could be helpful in keeping residents safe during inclement weather. Officials are urging residents to register... 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 »
  • Cameron Co. Begins Preparations for Upcoming Hurricane Season Play Video

    February 26, 2019 4:37 PM

    HARLINGEN – Cameron County is already preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. It is a crucial time for the Rio Grande Valley to prepare as hurricane season officially starts June 1. The Cameron County Office of Emergency Management discussed these preparations in their first meeting of the year,... 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 »
  • Valley Residents Reminded to Stay Prepared During Last Leg of Hurricane Season Play Video

    November 17, 2018 5:04 PM

    November 30th marks the official end of Hurricane season. Although the end of the season is typically quiet in Texas, forecasters are still reminding residents to stay prepared. First Warn 5 Meteorologist, Cecilia Gutierrez spoke with the National Weather Service about the importance of always being ready. Click the news... more »
  • Groups Urge Valley Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

    June 1, 2017 4:30 PM

    WESLACO – City officials and attorneys across the Rio Grande Valley are urging people to be prepared as hurricane season begins. The Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid held a press conference about hurricane preparedness on Thursday. The organization stressed how important it is to have flood insurance before a storm... more »
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