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• Valley to experience above average temperatures in February Play Video

  February 4, 2020 5:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Warm temperatures throughout January will continue into February. The Rio Grande Valley saw some of those warm temperatures this week with highs in the upper 80s, near record levels. According to the National Weather Service the above average temperatures from January give the Valley a taste of... more »

• Dry Conditions Causing Concern for Valley Growers Play Video

  November 5, 2019 8:08 PM

  MISSION – A year ago, the capacity levels at Falcon Lake were 48.2% full. Today, the percentage is almost cut in half and it’s causing concern for Rio Grande Valley farmers and growers. They’re keeping an eye on how dry the watershed is. When you think of a... more »

• NWS: Valley's Increased Temperatures, Floods 'Troubling'

  November 4, 2019 10:45 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A National Weather Service meteorologist pointed to record high temperatures and our recent flood events, saying they correlate levels of carbon dioxide, calling the trends 'troubling.' "These are your top five hottest years on record," said Barry Goldsmith, a NWS meteorologist. Goldsmith presented government charts documenting... more »

• NWS Explains How to Protect Yourself During Severe Weather Play Video

  October 23, 2019 6:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The National Weather Service wants to make sure you know what to do when severe weather hits. NWS says the key to staying safe is knowing what to do while the weather is quiet, before the storm. Wind events like tornadoes or straight lines in the... 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 »