Saturday, May 18, 2013

Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

Potential for strong to severe storms grows
Posted: 01.08.2013 at 9:50 AM
Victoria Marshall

Victoria is the Action 4 News morning meteorologist.

0
Slideshow
Photo:

The Rio Grande Valley is bracing for the possibility of strong to severe storms through Wednesday morning. 

As of Tuesday morning, scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms had dropped  rain and made for slick roads across southern Hidalgo county, and much of the Lower Valley. 

Gusty winds and heavy rain were the main impacts of these storms, and should be the primary threat from anything that will form this evening. 

As the day progresses, a potent storm system will sweep across northern Mexico and move into Central and South Texas. 

As the upper-level energy approaches, our chances for strong thunderstorms will increase through the afternoon, leading up to better chances through the evening and into early Wednesday morning. 

There is a slight risk that some storms may become severe with wind in excess of 60 mph and localized flooding due to heavy rain possible. 

Minor to slight risk of an isolated tornado and hail do exist.  It is best to stay indoors if possible and avoid traveling on roadways. 

The critical period for these storms will be between the hours of 6 pm Tuesday and 3 am Wednesday.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Continuous sexual assault of girl lands man in jail
Action 4 News Staff  |  Yesterday at 2:42 PM  |  28 comments
Thumbnail
Man sentenced for distributing child porn videos and photos online
Action 4 News Staff  |  Yesterday at 5:24 PM  |  9 comments
Thumbnail
Woman takes 3-year-old with her to steal truck
Action 4 News Staff  |  Yesterday at 12:07 PM  |  15 comments
Follow Valley Central
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Valley Football Central
LIVE video and audio streams of Rio Grande Valley high school football games.
Weather Sketchers
Hey kids! Submit your drawing for the Action 4 News "Weather Sketchers" program.
Win Schlitterbahn Tickets
Win a family four-pack of tickets to Schlitterbahn on South Padre Island!
SPI Web Cams
Watch LIVE weather video cameras from South Padre Island and Port Isabel
ADVERTISEMENT