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Flood advisories are in effect for three Rio Grande Valley counties slammed with thunderstorms overnight Monday and Tuesday.

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Election night results in the May 7 city and school district races in Hidalgo and Cameron counties will be updated at myrgv.com throughout the evening.

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A high wind warning has been issued for Southern Hidalgo County and inland Cameron and Willacy counties. The high wind warning will remain in effect until 7 p.m. today. South winds 35 to 45 mph with gust of 65 mph are anticipated, the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley reported. The NWS reports damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Use caution of you must drive, the NWS reports.

A fire weather watch has been issued for the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas for Monday in a forecast for explosively high winds in the region. A gale watch has been issued for coastal waters. “We don’t normally put out a fire weather watch when we have southeasterly winds,” Mejia said. Although a fire weather watch has not been issued for Tuesday, conditions could actually worsen. On Tuesday, the fire danger forecast is high for coastal Cameron and Willacy counties and very high for western Willacy and Cameron counties and Hidalgo County.

A fire weather watch has been issued for the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas for Monday in a forecast for explosively high winds in the region. A gale watch has been issued for coastal waters. “We don’t normally put out a fire weather watch when we have southeasterly winds,” Mejia said. Although a fire weather watch has not been issued for Tuesday, conditions could actually worsen. On Tuesday, the fire danger forecast is high for coastal Cameron and Willacy counties and very high for western Willacy and Cameron counties and Hidalgo County.

The counties of the Rio Grande Valley are now considered to be at medium to low risk of COVID-19 according to a new tool rolled out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The National Weather Service in Brownsville has reissued a wind chill advisory for several areas of the Rio Grande Valley.

Hidalgo and Cameron counties reported 2,563 combined cases of COVID-19 on Monday along with 15 more deaths related to the virus. Of the new numbers reported Monday, 10 of the deaths and 774 of the cases related to the virus were from Hidalgo County. Many large and medium-sized Hidalgo County school districts report their case activity on a regular basis using a COVID-19 dashboard. During that Jan. 9-15 period the district confirmed 1,114 cases, almost six times as much as that August high. Cameron County reported a significant amount of pandemic activity as well Monday, adding 1,789 new cases.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for southern Hidalgo and inland Cameron counties, the National Weather Service in Brownsville is reporting. The NWS reports the advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. to noon on Friday. The areas included in the advisories are the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Brownsville and Harlingen. The NWS reports motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Residents are encouraged to closely monitor this developing winter weather situation.

There’s a chance that some parts of the Rio Grande Valley could experience light sleet and or freezing rain Thursday night into early Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley. The affected areas include Starr and Northern Hidalgo counties. In addition, light sleet and or freezing is also possible Thursday night for southern Hidalgo and Cameron counties, the NWS reports. A strong surge of cold air is expected to arrive in the Valley late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning bringing frigid temperatures. A wind chill watch is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning for Starr, northern Hidalgo and Willacy counties.

There’s a chance that some parts of the Rio Grande Valley could experience light sleet and or freezing rain Thursday night into early Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley. The affected areas include Starr and Northern Hidalgo counties. In addition, light sleet and or freezing is also possible Thursday night for southern Hidalgo and Cameron counties, the NWS reports. A strong surge of cold air is expected to arrive in the Valley late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning bringing frigid temperatures. A wind chill watch is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning for Starr, northern Hidalgo and Willacy counties.

The Texas Department of Transportation will close sections of Interstate 2 between La Feria and Harlingen from Jan. 10-21, in the evening and overnight hours.

Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that he has requested resources from Texas state agencies to provide additional COVID-19 testing stations with some of those to be opened in Cameron and Hidalgo counties. The Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Division of Emergency Management will provide the resources. This additional testing capability will aid in identifying people with COVID-19, including the Omicron variant, and help prevent and reduce further transmission. Several cities in the Rio Grande Valley are already offering free COVID-19 mobile testing because of the spread of what is suspected to be the Omicron virus. “Detecting COVID-19 and preventing COVID-related hospitalizations are critical to our fight against this virus,” said Abbott said in a press release.

If you live in Cameron or Willacy county you are going to want to tie down those outside holiday decorations. The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a wind advisory for both counties from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. The NWS reports these two areas could experience strong southerly winds from 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. The NWS has also issued a fire weather watch for all four Valley counties for Saturday afternoon. Strong north winds will develop behind the front as relative humidity values will decrease drastically by Saturday afternoon, the NWS reports.

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has extended a flood watch until 9 p.m. Thursday for Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties. The NWS reports flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be a possibility. A strong cold front will move through the Rio Grande Thursday afternoon that will interact with abundant tropical moisture moving on over the region from the Gulf of Mexico, the NWS reports. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible with locally higher amounts of 3 to 4 inches. The NWS reports excessive runoffs may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has extended a flood watch until 9 p.m. Thursday for Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties.

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has extended a flood watch until 9 p.m. Thursday for Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties.

As families get ready to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, they are in for a very wet day as a cold front makes its way into the Rio Grande Valley. The National Weather Service in Brownsville reports localized flash flooding is possible, especially in Cameron and Willacy counties. Some areas of the Valley could receive up to 3 inches of rain during the long holiday weekend. The rain chance increases to 60% to 90% on Thursday with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible. The Thanksgiving Day temperatures will be around 81 degrees with Thursday night’s temperatures dropping to the low 50s with a 70% chance of showers that night.

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As the Oct. 4 deadline approaches for voter registration across the state and the Rio Grande Valley in order to vote in the Nov.2 Uniform Election, election officials in Cameron and Hidalgo counties are experiencing an increase in voter registrations. As of Tuesday, Cameron County had 220,098 registered voters and as of Sept. 21 in Hidalgo County, the county had 398,465. Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day with voter registration day events taking place in both Cameron and Hidalgo counties. Cameron County Elections Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. -and during the lunch hour- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday. Hidalgo County Offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – and during the lunch hour Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday.

As the Oct. 4 deadline approaches for voter registration across the state and the Rio Grande Valley in order to vote in the Nov.2 Uniform Election, election officials in Cameron and Hidalgo counties are experiencing an increase in voter registrations. As of Tuesday, Cameron County had 220,098 registered voters and as of Sept. 21 in Hidalgo County, the county had 398,465. Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day with voter registration day events taking place in both Cameron and Hidalgo counties. Hidalgo County kept its voter registration office open until 7 p.m. to register voters, and both University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campuses in Brownsville and Edinburg held voter registration drives. Cameron County Elections Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. -and during the lunch hour- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday.

The debate is “just tearing the neighborhood all to pieces,” said one resident, with voting coming to a close on Thursday.

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Hidalgo and Cameron counties reported 29 COVID-19 deaths and 606 new cases Monday.

A flash flood watch remains in effect for parts of the Rio Grande Valley until Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in Brownsville reports heavy rains from Tropical Storm Nicholas could lead to possible flash flooding. The areas in the watch include coastal Cameron and Willacy counties and inland Cameron and Willacy counties. The NWS reports scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rainfall will be possible across the eastern portions of Deep South Texas tonight into early Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected across these areas with locally higher amounts possible.

There were only eight intensive care unit beds available throughout the entire Rio Grande Valley as of Thursday, according to information posted Friday from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

A hurricane watch was in effect from Cameron, Louisiana, to the Mississippi-Alabama border.

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A number of neighborhoods throughout Cameron County are underwater today following overnight storms.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all of deep South Texas through Thursday afternoon.

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Tracy Miller, 60, carries an item through floodwater that is left after Hurricane Laura landed along the Texas-Louisiana border in Cameron, Louisiana on August 30, 2020. Two days after Hurricane Laura barreled through Louisiana in August, Tameka Nelson returned to her beloved daycare facility in Lake Charles to find it in ruins. Nelson managed to find a rental building and spent her savings constructing a new daycare space. Hurricane Zeta lashed the Louisiana coast this week, the fifth named storm to hit the state during a long and exhausting season. Amid the turmoil, Louisiana residents recount unpleasant memories of past destruction from major hurricanes like Rita in 2005.

After Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday evening as a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph near Creole, Louisiana, it has continually weakened overnight and through this morning and as of 10am become a depression. Delta weakens to a depression (KPRC)The biggest threat is still rain with 2-4 inches likely along its path with some isolated amounts possible as much as 6-10 inches for the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Delta picks up speed toward the northeast (KPRC)WindCameron and Lake Charles, Louisiana, which took a direct hit from Hurricane Laura, stayed on the “clean” side of Delta -- west of the eye. Compared to Laura, Delta is not as strong and not as well-organized. Delta made landfall near Creole Louisiana, only about 12 miles to the east of the track of Hurricane Laura six weeks earlier.

Location 90 miles S of Knoxville Tennessee Wind 15 mph Heading E at 15 mph Pressure 29.77 Coordinates 84.1W, 34.5NDiscussionAt 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Delta was located near latitude 34.5 North, longitude 84.1 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east near 15 mph, and this motion is expected to continue tonight and Monday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 15 mph (30 km/h) with higher gusts. Some further weakening is possible tonight as a new surface low develops in the Carolinas, and Delta's surface low is expected to be absorbed by this new low pressure area on Monday. Moderate to major river flooring will continue across the Calcasieu and Mermentau river basins in Louisiana through much of next week

It’s true, as Cameron said in his news conference Wednesday, the grand jury is supposed to be independent of the prosecutor and free from outside influence. But prosecutors present their side of the events with no input from the opposing side. They only get to see and hear what the prosecutor puts in front of them.

Location 60 miles NNE of Birmingham Alabama Wind 10 mph Heading NE at 10 mph Pressure 29.83 Coordinates 86.3W, 34.3NDiscussionAt 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Beta was located near latitude 34.3 North, longitude 86.3 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h) until it becomes indistinguishable within the background wind and pressure field by mid-afternoon Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 10 mph (20 km/h) with higher gusts. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches). Tropics Satellite at 3:39 Friday Night, September 25thWatches and WarningsThere are no watches or warnings in effect.

HOUSTON – KPRC 2′s chopper flew over ravaged parts of Lake Charles and Cameron in Louisiana to capture the damage in the wake of the monster Hurricane Laura. The Category 4 hurricane slammed into the Texas-Louisiana border early Thursday morning. RELATED: How you can help Hurricane Laura victimsHere’s an aerial view of Cameron, Louisiana as of Thursday afternoon:

Hurricane Laura was an extremely destructive storm as it made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. From Galveston to Louisiana, the KPRC 2 team has been covering the storm. Here are videos from reporters covering Laura’s destruction:Port Arthur, TexasVinton, LouisianaLake Charles, LouisianaCameron Parish, LouisianaCameron Parish, Louisiana - near Sabine PassLake Charles, Louisiana

Flooding surrounds a damaged building and boat Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Cameron, La., after Hurricane Laura moved through the area Thursday. Simply driving in Lake Charles, a city of 80,000 residents that sustained some of the worst damage, was a feat. "If you come back to Lake Charles to stay, make sure you understand the above reality and are prepared to live in it for many days, probably weeks, Hunter wrote on Facebook. In the storm's wake, more than 600,000 homes and businesses were without power in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks utility reports. Ira Lyles returned to find that his downtown Lake Charles salon called The Parlor House survived with little damage, but his home was destroyed.

Here are things you need to know for Thursday, August 27:1. Tracking the tropics: Hurricane Laura moves inland after slamming into coast as Category 4 stormHurricane Laura made landfall at 1 a.m. Thursday in Cameron, Louisiana. Louisiana will suffer the lion’s share of the damage associated with Hurricane Laura since it was on the “dirty” side of the storm. LATEST: KPRC 2 reporters are along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Laura nears land. This is what people saw as Hurricane Laura made landfall in LouisianaHurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana around 1 a.m. Thursday.

HOUSTON – Hurricane Laura made landfall at 1 a.m. Thursday in Cameron, Louisiana. At midnight Thursday morning, Laura’s northern eyewall began moving onshore with 150 mph sustained winds and gusts up to 185 mph, making it a strong Category 4 storm. As of noon, Laura had weakened to a tropical storm with 75 mph sustained winds. It will continue to weaken quickly as it moves inland. Now that Laura is over land, it will speed up and curve eastward into the Mid-Atlantic states, bringing with it heavy rainfall.

HOUSTON – Hurricane Laura was an extremely destructive storm as it made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. From Louisiana to Galveston, the KPRC 2 team has been covering the storm. Here’s a look at some of their stories. Vinton, LouisianaLake Charles, LouisianaSulphur, LouisianaBeaumontBolivar PeninsulaBridge CityAnahuacGalvestonLiberty CountyKemahPort Arthur

HOUSTON Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana around 1 a.m. Thursday. As the storm started moving in, people started sharing images and videos of what conditions looked like in their area. From debris to blown-out windows, these are some of the things people saw as Laura hit:A portion of Highway 87 on High Island is impassable. @KPRC2 #kprc2 pic.twitter.com/R2VUi06FVw KPRC Cathy Hernandez (@KPRC2Cathy) August 27, 2020Breaking news major damage in Downtown Lake Charles many skyscrapers have blown out winds. #HurricaneLaura #LakeCharles #Louisiana pic.twitter.com/cUc9NhX1lO Chris Bruin (@TWCChrisBruin) August 27, 2020Winds in the eye wall of #HurricaneLaura pic.twitter.com/w8SnTIVWCT The Storm Warning (@TheStormWarnin1) August 27, 2020

HOUSTON The evacuation orders in both Galveston and Harris counties were lifted Thursday morning after Hurricane Laura narrowly missed the Houston region. The hurricane made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph about 120 miles east of Houston. It was an even closer miss for Galveston, where the eye passed within 79 miles of the county. We were very lucky, said Galveston County Judge Mark Henry. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said that the effects of Hurricane Laura in the county were minimal and that people who evacuated can return to their homes.

Heres a glimpse at the catastrophic scenes in Louisiana:Those riding out the storm in Lake Charles experienced extreme winds exceeding 100 mph. #lawx pic.twitter.com/og06tSSje9 Cory Smith (@wxcory) August 27, 2020Strong winds ripped street signs from its post near the Civic Center in Lake Charles. Winds in Lake Charles caused a motor home to topple over. This is in Lake Charles, Louisiana where #HurricaneLaura is moving through pic.twitter.com/KyDZT1P4ga Cynthia McLaughlin (@cynthiasmu) August 27, 2020Buildings in Lake Charles faced damage brought on by the storm. Residential areas in Lake Charles face incredible wreckage in the aftermath of the storm.

Cameron Diaz is all about that mom life. Being the best mom she can be has become Diaz's "main focus," a source tells ET, forcing the star to be "selective" when it comes to her return to acting. "Cameron is enjoying her time away from the action, and spending it with her husband and baby Raddix," the source says. During an April chat with Who What Wear CEO Katherine Power, Diaz called motherhood the "best, best, best part" of her life. RELATED CONTENT:Inside Cameron Diaz's New Life as a MotherBenji Madden Praises Force of Nature Cameron Diaz on Her First Mothers DayCameron Diaz Shares How Husband Benji Madden's Different Sleep Schedule Helps Them As Parents

"When we got the order we were non-essential, that was the day we cleared house," said Suzanna Cameron, 30, the owner of Stems, a flower shop in Brooklyn, New York. "From a cash flow basis, that's detrimental," Cameron said. Suzanna Cameron, 30, is the owner of Stems, a flower shop in Brooklyn, New York. There is hope: As a sole proprietor, Cameron is eligible for the government's Paycheck Protection Program to help survive the economic fallout from Covid-19. How the loan program works'I'm not eligible'Since Cameron already laid off her staff, she worries that she would no longer qualify for loan forgiveness.

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for “Love Is Blind” on Netflix. During last week’s finale, we only saw Barnett and Amber and Cameron and Lauren actually get married, while Jessica, Kelly and Damian each left their respectful fiancés at the altar. If any couple on this show proves that love is really blind, it’s these two. As we all know, Jessica was never going to marry Mark, so it wasn’t a surprise to see her leave the sap at the altar. Kenny and KellyThis finale’s biggest shock came when Kelly left the nicest guy on this entire TV show, Kenny, at the altar and broke his poor little heart.

Man found guilty of setting ex-girlfriend on fireImage 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man found guilty of setting ex-girlfriend on fire 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA New York man was found guilty Friday of throwing gasoline on his ex-girlfriend and then setting her on fire. Prosecutors told the jury that the man, Jonathon White, lured Cameron outside and attempted to kill her. Cameron was in a relationship with White for 7 1/2 years and they have three kids. According to WIVB, he told the jury he started to put gasoline on himself as he was talking to Cameron outside and she tried to stop him. They found White guilty of attempted murder and assault.

Krystal Nielson offered some sage advice to Hannah Brown after Tyler Cameron moved on with Gigi Hadid. "She felt a little hurt with Tyler," Nielson shared of Brown's attitude at ABC's Television Critics Association party on Aug. 5. Brown asked Cameron out for a drink on her season finale of The Bachelorette last month, after ending her engagement to Wyatt. While speaking with ET before ABC's TCA party, Brown said she still had feelings for Cameron, but noted they were both single. It's OK to open up your heart and share you're hurt and struggling," Nielson told ET.

"I will say, pre-the-finale airing, I was hoping that Tyler was going to be the Bachelor, but I feel like Tyler will be just fine. "I think Tyler is doing his thing. As for Bilson's new Celebreaks campaign, it encourages women everywhere to take a moment to celebrate the little things in life and feel proud of yourself. "[And] I feel proud of myself every time that my daughter is still thriving because raising her and doing everything as a mom makes me feel proud. Rachel Bilson Talks Hardships of Dating as a Single MotherWhy Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron Are Just Casually Dating for Now (Exclusive)