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Hot, humid and a chance for rain this weekend
By Taylor Gomez at ValleyCentral
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Well, we started off this Thursday with a few spotty showers across the Valley, and this activity will continue into Friday. More rain is on the way as we head into the weekend, due to remnants of Cristina and a low-pressure system in the Bay of Campeche, which ...
Key takeaway More rain is on the way as we head into the weekend, due to remnants of Cristina and a low-pressure system in the Bay of Campeche, which has very low [...
Why this matters in The Brownsville
For Brownsville residents, the chance of rain this weekend is a mixed blessing. On one hand, the rain could bring some relief from the hot and humid conditions that have been prevalent in the area. On the other hand, heavy rainfall can exacerbate flooding concerns, particularly in low-lying areas near the Rio Grande. With the Port of Brownsville and SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica, any significant weather event has the potential to impact local economic activity and infrastructure. As the city is still vulnerable to Gulf hurricanes, the remnants of Cristina and the low-pressure system in the Bay of Campeche will be closely monitored by local authorities and residents alike. The Brownsville ISD and city police department will likely be on standby to respond to any weather-related emergencies that may arise over the weekend.
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Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Well, we started off this Thursday with a few spotty showers across the Valley, and this activity will continue into Friday. More rain is on the way as we head into the weekend, due to remnants of Cristina and a low-pressure system in the Bay of Campeche, which ...
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