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Rain returns late this week driven by sea breezes
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Lexie Walker , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Starr County saw the highest totals, with up to 4 inches of rain reported.
Rain fell in the western part of the viewing area on Sunday night, bringing stormy weather to the region. A frontal boundary from the north combined with moisture from the south to produce the rain. The resulting rain totals varied by location, with some areas receiving significant amounts of precipitation.
Starr County saw the highest totals, with up to 4 inches of rain reported. Further details on the storm and its impact are available from ValleyCentral, including specific rain totals for other affected areas such as Hidalgo County, which received 2-3 inches of rain.
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Category: government Published: August 3, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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