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KGBT Hurricane Page

The KGBT Weather Center and Barrington Broadcasting have compiled a list of resources for the hurricane season, which begins June 1.

We want you and your family to be prepared.

Stay informed and stay safe!

 

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Leave a comment with your Hurricane Dolly stories and experiences.

KGBT Hurricane Tracker 

Download a free, on-line computer program to track hurricanes and tropical storms across the Atlantic Ocean.

KGBT Hurricane Tracking Map 

KGBT has provide a printable map allows you to plot hurricanes and tropical storms across the Atlantic Ocean.

Rio Grande Valley Hurricane Risk Map

KGBT has provided a printable map showing which areas of the Rio Grande Valley are at risk of being damaged by hurricanes.

Rio Grande Valley Hurricane Evacuation Routes 

KGBT has provided a printable map of hurricane evacuation routes for the Rio Grande Valley.

Hurricanes 101

This page describes what hurricanes are and what the different categories are.

Historic Hurricanes

This page describes the worst hurriances in United States history.

Hurricane Storm Surge 

This page describes how more damage can be done by a tidal wave caused by a hurricane rather than the storm itself.

Hurricane Safety 

This page has nine helpful tips in preparing for and surviving a hurricane.

National Flood Insurance Program 

The federal government has flood insurance for homeowners but applicants must sign up thirty days in advance of coverage.

NOAA'S Be Prepared for Hurricanes Page 

The federal government has created a website full of safety tips to help people in coastal area prepare for hurricanes. The site is also available en español.

 

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KGBT Hurricane Headlines

Call 4 Action: Rain Floods RV Park   

As the rain moves in to the Valley, so do flooding problems for the residents of the Yellow Rose RV Park in La Feria.

Most Valley citrus fine after 'Winter Blast'   

Cold weather damage to some crops in south Texas has emerged nearly two weeks after freezing conditions rolled into the state.

RAW VIDEO: Primera Grass Fire   

Action 4 News has posted RAW VIDEO from a Tuesday afternoon grass fire in Primera.

Heating Service: Cold weather, hot business   

Heating service technician Richard Ellis might be the most popular guy in the Rio Grande Valley this week.

Call 4 Action: La Feria Family in the Cold   

A La Feria family issued a Call 4 Action after an early Friday morning fire leaves them in the cold during this bitter winter blast.

McAllen shelter ready for Friday night freeze   

Officials with the Salvation Army shelter in McAllen said they are ready to receive families and people escaping 20-degree temperatures on Friday night.

Power Restored to AEP Customers   

AEP Texas crews out working to restore power to 1,947 customers.

List of Valley shelters open for Winter Blast   

Rio Grande Valley shelters are opening their doors tonight to the homeless and families without heat.