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The heaviest rainfall event is now underway
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Marcelo Rivera González , as published by ValleyCentral
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city of Weslaco saw nearly five inches of rain in a short period of four hours, indicating the intensity of the system.
A significant rain event has begun in the area, with heavy rainfall already reported. The city of Weslaco saw nearly five inches of rain in a short period of four hours, indicating the intensity of the system. Additional rainfall is expected to continue through the next few days.
Rounds of rain are anticipated from late Monday night through early Tuesday, and will likely persist throughout the day and into Wednesday. Further details about the rain event are available from ValleyCentral, including updates on the expected duration and impact of the heavy rainfall.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
Reading time: 1 min
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