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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
429 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

TXZ250>253-353-162300-
Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Falfurrias, Sarita, Rio Grande City,
Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, and San Manuel
429 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HEAT INDEX VALUES BETWEEN 105 AND 110 DEGREES EXPECTED THIS
AFTERNOON...

The combination of well-above normal temperatures and increased
humidity values will produce Heat Index values up to 110 degrees
for a few hours this afternoon across portions of Starr, Hidalgo,
Brooks, and Kenedy counties. A few locations, especially along
the Rio Grande River in Starr and Hidalgo counties, may briefly
experience Heat Index values up to 113 degrees mid-afternoon.

Remember to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-
colored clothing, and take frequent breaks from the heat. Children
and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

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