Tag: Weather
NWS outlook for Valley predicts continued dire situation for reservoirs
The National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station released its April-June outlook for the Rio Grande Valley on Good Friday, though there wasn’t much else good about it.
Sugar mill closing amid water crisis; $100 million impact expected
SANTA ROSA — Two years of crushing drought along with drying-up water supplies are forcing Texas’ last sugar mill to close after more than 50 years, cutting $100 million out of the economy and about 500 jobs.
Early hurricane season forecast may be elevated but RGV could be passed by again
Sea surface temperatures well above average in the Atlantic Basin and the approaching return of La Nina are fueling early talk of a busy Atlantic hurricane season this year.
San Benito farmers might run out of irrigation water
San Benito area farmers might be close to running out of irrigation water, a scenario which could force the city to push water to utility customers as officials call on residents to cut down on usage or face fines, they said Thursday.
Valley’s spring rain, temperature outlook ‘highly uncertain’
January turned out to be an “interesting month” in the Rio Grande Valley, with nice weather book-ending a two-week spell of windy, cold and rain between Jan. 8-21.
Valley has slight chance for rain as temps return to normal
Rio Grande Valley residents can anticipate a return to normal temperatures with a slight chance for some additional rain this week, according to the National Weather Service in Brownsville.
McAllen ISD program strives to keep students warm
With the arctic blast freezing South Texas, McAllen ISD’s Crockett Closet is aiming to make a difference for their students by keeping them warm and is asking the community to donate due to a low inventory.
Harlingen school district handing out winter wear for freezing temps
HARLINGEN — Cold.
Grid operator calls for conservation as Valley prepares for freezing conditions
The “polar express” has pulled into the station, maybe a little ahead of schedule and more assertively than meteorologists had predicted last week.
School delays, shelters and roadwork: Valley braces for arctic blast
Temperatures are expected to hit below freezing in the Rio Grande Valley early next week and local cities and schools are already making preparations for any anticipated interruptions of operations.