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Friday, May 03, 2013  Strong northern winds have prompted authorities to temporarily shut down two popular beaches on South Padre Island.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Authorities have shut down several beaches in Cameron County following a cold front that created strong rip currents and extremely high tides.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Strong winds created sandstorms and wreaked havoc across the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Authorities have partially reopened Cameron County's beaches on Wednesday morning now that weather conditions have calmed down.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Strong winds and the threat of severe weather have prompted authorities to shut down all Cameron County's public beaches.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A Donna family is assessing the damages after strong winds uprooted a large tree and then pushed it on top of their car and house.

Friday, March 30, 2012  A storm system that moved through the Valley in the overnight hours spawned an isolated area of intense rain, hail, and wind over the McAllen metro region.

Monday, July 04, 2011  South Padre Island's 4th of July festivities are in full swing. It's a big change from last year's holiday when Hurricane Alex's aftermath kept most vacationers away from the island.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Hang on to your hats! Steady strong winds will hit the lower and mid Valley through Good Friday.

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Fire Danger Warning. Very strong winds could cause power outages and rapid wild fire.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Authorities reported that about 640 acres of brush went up in smoke during a Wednesday afternoon wildfire in Starr County.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Tropical Storm Alex continues to inch further across the Gulf of Mexico. The National Weather Service is predicting Alex could strengthen to a Hurricane and make landfall just south of the Rio Grande Valley by Thursday.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Stormy weather in Brownsville is blamed for toppling a tree that some believers claimed to have an image of the Virgin Mary on the bark.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  Very strong winds blow through the Rio Grande Valley again today.  High wind speeds coupled with very dry conditions prompted the National Weather Service of Brownsville to issue a Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory and a Small Craft Advisory.