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Low sea breeze rain chances remain in the forecast
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After Friday’s limited showers, the weekend brings only a slight chance for a stray shower or two. Nothing significant is expected, but a few areas could still see a brief sprinkle. Otherwise, conditions will remain mostly dry across the Valley.
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A slight cool down and a better shot at rain are finally on the way for the Rio Grande Valley. An upper‑level low this week will enhance sea breeze showers and bump up our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A surge of moisture from the Gulf as high pressure weakens could bring daily showers and non-severe thunderstorms. The ample surface moisture could mean a lot of rain in a short time, so localized, minor flooding can't be ruled out.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The showers in the Thursday forecast stayed mostly offshore, as the atmosphere across the Valley remained relatively dry due to lingering Saharan dust and pockets of dry air. A similar setup is expected on Friday, with rain chances remaining at just 20%.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After Friday’s limited showers, the weekend brings only a slight chance for a stray shower or two. Nothing significant is expected, but a few areas could still see a brief sprinkle. Otherwise, conditions will remain mostly dry across the Valley.
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