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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 Concerning Citrus Growers Play Video

  January 18, 2020 10:22 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY - Lack of rain over the winter season is worrying Valley growers. They fear conditions will not get better in the coming months. President of Texas Citrus Mutual Dale Murden says the dry conditions are at a point where growers should keep and eye out for... more »

• Red Cross Helping Edinburg Family after Severe Winds Damage Home Play Video

  January 10, 2020 10:29 PM

  EDINBURG – Serious winds hit all around the Rio Grande Valley on Friday. Pictures of damage were sent by viewers in different areas. A light pole down at an elementary school, a church in Edinburg lost its awning, trampolines on the roadways. For a family in Edinburg, the... more »

• Weather Officials Reminding Residents to be Prepared Amid Activity in the Tropics Play Video

  September 7, 2019 8:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- As the tropics become more active, officials with the National Weather Service are reminding residents to stay prepared. Tropical Storm Fernand hit just south of the Valley earlier this week. With September having the potential to be an active month, now is the time to stock up... more »

• NWS: Valley’s August Record Temperatures Helped Steer Fernand Away Play Video

  September 4, 2019 4:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The threat of locally heavy rainfall from the reminiscent of Tropical Storm Fernand is still in the forecast for the Rio Grande Valley. Experts say weather patterns from last month didn’t allow Fernand to hit the Valley head on. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service... more »

• Valley Cities Open Sandbags Distribution Sites Ahead of Possible Severe Weather

  September 3, 2019 12:37 PM

  WESLACO – With a tropical depression formed in the Gulf, some Rio Grande Valley cities are announcing sandbag distribution sites. The following have announced locations for either Tuesday, Sept. 3 or Wednesday, Sept. 4. Brownsville Sept. 4 Cameron County Pct 1 2050 S. Browne Avenue 8 a.m. Limit... more »

• Officials with the National Weather Service Offering Tips to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat Play Video

  August 10, 2019 5:46 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY- With the summer heat not going anywhere soon, officials with the National Weather Service are offering tips to stay safe. So far, more than 13 heat advisories have been issued this year. Warning coordination meteorologist, Barry Goldsmith tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS heat and humidity combined... more »

• Shelters Open after Storm Hits the Valley and Floods Play Video

  June 25, 2019 11:48 AM

  WESLACO – Shelters across the Rio Grande Valley are open for anyone needing a place to stay dry. Power outages are impacting more than 9,000 Valley residents. You can search your location and see the estimated time power will be restored in your area, click here to view .... more »

• Valley Cities Open Sandbag Distribution Sites amid Possible Severe Weather

  June 3, 2019 11:55 AM

  WESLACO – Cities across the Rio Grande Valley are handing out sandbags ahead of the possible severe weather this week. Alton Distribution times: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Limit of four bags per household For inquiries, contact Alton Public Works at 956-432-0792.... 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 »

• Valley Families’ Homes Impacted by Straight Line Winds Play Video

  May 14, 2019 3:58 PM

  ALAMO – Severe thunderstorms ripped through the Alamo area Tuesday morning. Straight lines winds causing damage to Romeo Maldonado's home. Maldonado says when the storms roll through; his first reaction was to make sure his five kids were safe. "The most important thing for me is the... more »

• Agricultural Burn to Bring Drop in Air Quality Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:29 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is forecasting a drop in air quality for the next couple of days. Allergy and asthma sufferers could be affected as this air quality causes conditions to act up. Smoke is likely to enter the Rio Grande Valley due to... more »

• NWS Warns Residents About Code Compliance Before Severe Weather Play Video

  April 9, 2019 5:41 PM

  DONNA - The National Weather Service is warning residents about following home code compliance before severe weather strikes. The NWS says places like a neighborhood in Donna are the most at risk. Local resident, Aida Palos, says she got a taste of how damaging winds don’t just come... more »

• Federal Forecasters Predict a More Active Storm Season Play Video

  March 14, 2019 10:05 PM

  GRANJENO - Federal forecasters are predicting a more active storm season this year, including more tornados. The National Weather Service says stronger currents in the atmosphere could possibly bring more thunderstorms, hail, and wind this spring. Granjeno resident, Maria Silva says she’s still recovering from the 2016 straight... more »

• Dynamic Weather Conditions Impacting Valley Citrus Growers Play Video

  February 19, 2019 4:51 PM

  WESLACO – The dynamic weather conditions is putting pressure on some local citrus growers. This year’s harvest is not the easiest due to the changes from extreme drought to record flooding. The vice president of Lone Star Citrus Growers says when the weather doesn’t allow workers in the... more »

• Inclement Weather Having Negative Impact on Valley Businesses Play Video

  February 9, 2019 4:58 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- Inclement weather is having an impact on some valley businesses. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to a man who runs fishing tours and a landscaping business. With several cold fronts passing through the valley this year, it's impacting his bottom line. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez... more »

• Bioluminescence Visible at SPI for a Few Days Play Video

  February 6, 2019 7:03 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The surf at South Padre Island might have a glow to it the next couple of days. KRGV’s Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith explains this glow is called Bioluminescence. This phenomenon is created by small plankton and algae. Watch the video above for more... more »

• Citrus Grower Says Grapefruits' Lack of Growth Affecting Profits Play Video

  January 23, 2019 4:40 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley citrus grower a lack of growth is affecting his profits. Donald Thompson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS he’s never seen the kind of heat seen last year in his 60 years of experience as a citrus grower. "We had a tremendous crop on... more »

• Local Citrus Grower Seeks Options Due to Bad Harvest Season Play Video

  December 26, 2018 6:19 PM

  DONNA – A Rio Grande Valley citrus grower says weather conditions from drought to flooding have made this a bad year for business. Lawrence Revelle has been in the citrus industry for over half a century. He says he had hoped lower temperatures in the late summer would... more »

• Will the Valley Experience Another Snow Day? Play Video

  December 18, 2018 10:26 AM

  WESLACO – This Friday is the official start of winter and the big question on some Rio Grande Valley residents’ mind; will we see snow again this year? It was Christmas Eve 2004 when snow came down in the middle of the night. For us in the Valley, it... more »

• Valley Farmer Continues Recovery from Wind Damages Play Video

  December 15, 2018 5:26 PM

  Strong winds associated with cold fronts can cause property damage for residents. One valley farmer tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS she's still recovering from heavy winds that passed through the valley nearly 10 months ago. First Warn 5 Meteorologist, Cecilia Gutierrez spoke to her about efforts to restore her... more »

• Cameron Co. Officials Announce Temporary Beach Closures Play Video

  December 7, 2017 12:28 PM

  BOCA CHICA – Cameron County has temporarily closed five county beach access areas, due to the risk of high tides and un-drivable conditions. County beach accesses 3, 4, 5 and 6 are closed to pedestrians and all vehicles. Boca Chica Beach is also closed. Isla Blanca Park and Andy Bowie... more »

• Mercedes Family Moves Back into Home Following Wind Storm Play Video

  July 10, 2017 9:28 PM

  MERCEDES--A Mercedes family is back in their home after it took a massive hit following a wind storm a month ago. While they are back, the family says their problems are far from over. "The roof still needs fixing. It’s not finished. If you were to go inside you can... more »

• Wind Chill Advisory in Effect for RGV

  January 6, 2017 1:28 PM

  WESLACO – The National Weather Service in Brownsville issued a wind chill advisory for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties. The advisory takes effect from today at 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday. Wind chill values will range from 24 to 29 degrees across the Rio Grande Valley. A... more »