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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!
KGBT has provide a printable map allows you to plot hurricanes and tropical storms across the Atlantic Ocean.
KGBT has provided a printable map showing which areas of the Rio Grande Valley are at risk of being damaged by hurricanes.
KGBT has provided a printable map of hurricane evacuation routes for the Rio Grande Valley.
This page describes what hurricanes are and what the different categories are.
This page describes the worst hurriances in United States history.
This page describes how more damage can be done by a tidal wave caused by a hurricane rather than the storm itself.
This page has nine helpful tips in preparing for and surviving a hurricane.
The federal government has flood insurance for homeowners but applicants must sign up thirty days in advance of coverage.
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.
Hurricane Headlines
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Monday, May 13, 2013
The kick-off to hurricane season is only 2 weeks away, which means many of you are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
More than 500 local, state and national leaders gathered at the McAllen Convention Center Wednesday for a hurricane conference.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
When natural disasters hit some areas in La Feria and Santa Rosa, severe problems with the drainage system arise.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Another forecast cold front passes through while the first forecast for the 2013 hurricane season is issued.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
The clock is ticking for valley contractors to get in on the second phase of the disaster recovery program.
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Tuesday, January 08, 2013
We’ve heard time and time again that after a natural disaster many people lose everything.
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Monday, December 03, 2012
The heavy machinery is in. The flood-blocking brush is out.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
After witnessing the destruction and loss left behind in the wake of Superstorm Sandy in the Northeast, a Brownsville woman says she'll no longer sweat the small stuff.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
The youth of the Rio Grande Valley are doing their part to help those affected by Superstorm Sandy along the east coast. Diana Trevino and Layla Trevino all stopped by Action 4 Sunrise to explain more about the Penny Power Challenge and how the American Red Cross comes into play.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Superstorm Sandy has plunged many immigrants living illegally in the United States into darkness, and even deeper into the shadows.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The “Spirit of the Valley: Taking Action 4 Hurricane Sandy Victims” kicks off Monday, November 12th. We will be collecting monetary donations over the next two weeks to help the millions affected.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Action 4 News is teaming with KURV 710 AM and local HEB stores to hold a special donation drive all day Wednesday.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Action 4 News, KURV and HEB are teaming up with the American Red Cross to launch a disaster relief drive for all the victims of Hurricane Sandy and the nor’easter.
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Hurricane season is coming to an end but county officials are already looking ahead to 2013. This, as a much needed bond is passed in Hidalgo County to help protect the county against a mega storm.
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Friday, November 02, 2012
An on-line controversy is brewing after TV news anchors on the program 'Fox and Friends' speculated as to whether a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy could be doubling as campaigning to re-elect President Barack Obama.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Dr. Nadia Hernandez-Agbetoba is currently in New York, thousands of miles from her hometown Brownsville.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A Rio Grande Valley native told Action 4 News that his experiences with hurricanes in Texas helped him get prepared for Sandy.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Cell phone video captured the hardship and horror Blanca Gonzalez witnessed after her deployment from Brownsville to Louisiana as a Red Cross volunteer following Hurricane Isaac in September.
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Monday, October 01, 2012
Hidalgo County residents will see a special bond initiative on this November’s ballot asking for $184 million in drainage system improvements.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
A look back at big Beulah and a look ahead at the chance for showers for the RGV.
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Special Features
Wake up to Action 4 Sunrise Monday through Friday
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Action 4 News has created a page to honor all of the Rio Grande Valley's 41 fallen heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Action 4 News has placed all our Hurricane Season videos, maps, stories and resources on one page.
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Estimated times to cross into the United States from Mexico.
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KGBT Hurricane Headlines
Hurricane Preparedness: What You Need to Know About Insurance
Monday, May 13, 2013
The kick-off to hurricane season is only 2 weeks away, which means many of you are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
Grey skies & rain for Mother's Day
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Rio Grande Valley residents are celebrating Mother's Day under grey skies.
Rain headed to the RGV for Mother's Day weekend
Friday, May 10, 2013
Makes plans to spend time indoors this Mother’s Day with a good chance of rain in the forecast for the holiday weekend.
Northern winds shut down Beach Access 5 and 6 on SPI
Friday, May 03, 2013
Strong northern winds have prompted authorities to temporarily shut down two popular beaches on South Padre Island.
La Feria starting first phase of drainage solution
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
When natural disasters hit some areas in La Feria and Santa Rosa, severe problems with the drainage system arise.
Rain does little to relieve drought
Monday, April 29, 2013
While the recent rains have been great for dry lawns and flower beds, it does not mean city water restrictions will be lifted.
Mom witnesses roof collapse over son's room
Sunday, April 28, 2013
A roof collapsed near the room of a 16-year-old in Los Fresnos on Sunday.
Weather causes streets to shut down, power lines to go down
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Edinburg city officials have closed a few streets due to downed power lines.
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