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A few more showers until mostly dry conditions return to the Valley this week
By Taylor Gomez at ValleyCentral
· June 7, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As expected, light to moderate showers have been steady over the past couple of hours, with Cameron, Willacy, and Hidalgo counties seeing the most rainfall. Though Starr County has seen a few spotty showers as well. Rain will continue for the remainder of today,...
Key takeaway Though Starr County has seen a few spotty showers as well.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The return of mostly dry conditions to the Valley this week will be a welcome relief for residents and officials in Brownsville, who are no doubt keeping a close eye on the weather given the city's history of Gulf hurricanes. With the Port of Brownsville and SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica, the area's infrastructure is particularly vulnerable to heavy rainfall and flooding. As the rain clears, city and county officials will likely be assessing any damage and preparing for potential future storms. The Brownsville ISD may also be reviewing its emergency protocols to ensure schools are ready in case of severe weather. Meanwhile, the dry conditions will also be a boon for the area's major border and immigration hub, allowing for smoother operations and reducing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 7, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As expected, light to moderate showers have been steady over the past couple of hours, with Cameron, Willacy, and Hidalgo counties seeing the most rainfall. Though Starr County has seen a few spotty showers as well. Rain will continue for the remainder of today,...
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