Brownsville Herald

59°

Rain Shower Extended Forecast

Hurricane News

This NOAA satellite image taken Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at midnight EDT shows Hurricane Jimena moving through southern Baja California, Mexico, which is producing widespread rain and strong winds. At 2 a.m. EDT the National Hurricane Center in Miami announced that Hurricane Jimena has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds weakening to 110 mph. The center of the storm was located about 95 miles west-southwest of La Paz Mexico moving north-northwest at about 13 mph. (AP Photo/NOAA)
Jimena makes landfall on Baja California peninsula
LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Jimena has made landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with winds of about 85 mph (140 kph). The storm has been tearing off roofs, knocking down power poles and bringing welcome rainfall to the drou... Full story
Powerful Hurricane Ike looms as trouble for Gulf
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP)  Powerful Hurricane Ike rolled down an uncertain path Sunday that may lead to the U.S. Gulf Coast late this week, forcing emergency officials to pay attention and leaving millions of people from Florida to Mexico to wonder wh... Full story
Tropical Storm Gustav forms in the Caribbean
A new tropical storm is brewing in the Caribbean. The seventh tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season formed in the central Caribbean and and became Tropical Storm Gustav this afternoon. The storm is heading for the Dominican Republic a... Full story
Director: Better hurricane forecasts costly
MIAMI - Substantially improving the accuracy of hurricane intensity predictions could take years and tens of millions of dollars, the National Hurricane Center's director said Tuesday. In an interview with The Associated Press, Bill Read said reduci... Full story
Vehicle Re-entry Stickers to be issued June 14 and 21
Vehicle re-entry stickers will be issued from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 and next Saturday, June 21 at the South Padre Island Fire Department to accommodate residents and business owners with busy schedules. Stickers are always available during... Full story
Colo. researchers predict 8 Atlantic hurricanes, 4 major
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - A noted hurricane researcher is calling for eight hurricanes in the Atlantic this year, four of them major. Tuesday's forecast calls for a very active season, with 15 named storms. William Gray, a former Colorado Stat... Full story
Hurricane Guide 2008 Available Now!
The Brownsville Herald
The 2008 Hurricane Guide is currently available in Sunday's June 1st The Brownsville Herald. The guide will help prepare you for the new hurricane season with articles regarding preparation, insurance, tips, and a hurricane map to plot each hurrican... Full story
2008 Hurricane names
  Hurricane Names     2008 2009 2010 Arthur Ana Alex Bertha Bill Bonnie Cristobal Claudette Colin Dolly Danny Danielle ... Full story
Get your yard ready for hurricane winds
When it comes to preparing trees for strong hurricane winds, landscaper Fernando A. Russek Jr. advises that homeowners exercise common sense. "Don't wait ‘til the last minute because everyone will be busy," said Russek, the owner and head land... Full story
Hurricane season is underway
McALLEN - Safety experts advise residents of coastal areas to take steps to protect themselves before, during and after a hurricane. The Atlantic Ocean - including the Gulf of Mexico - averages about six hurricanes per year, according to the Nationa... Full story
ProSpa Concept DaySpa & Salon
54% off! Therapeutic paraffin wax treatment on hands, feet, elbows & knees for only $25 at ProSpa Concept Day Spa & Salon
Weather
Directory
NWS Brownsville - Light Rain
59.0°F
Light Rain - Winds from the North at 11.5 gusting to 21.9 MPH (10 gusting to 19 KT)
Last Update: 2012-02-08 13:20:24

ADVERTISEMENT 
Featured Categories
ADVERTISEMENT 

Search Local Obituaries

Choose a search type:
Last Name
Keyword*
    *searches current day only
Enter search term:
Featured Events

 
  • Find an Event