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The Changing Horizon
Above: Clouds in the sky are seen May 9 in Pharr. Below: The sun settles behind some clouds May 8 in Pharr. PHOTOS BY P.J. Hernandez/ Advance News journal
The Changing Horizon
PHOTOS BY P.J. HERNANDEZ/ Advance News Journal Above: The sun is tucked away behind the clouds May 9, 2025 in Pharr. Below: A turkey vulture perches on a fence during a hot summer day in Pharr on May 21.

The Changing Horizon

If you like the heat, you’re in for a treat this summer.Meteorological models indicate that Hidalgo County and the rest of the RGV are entering a period of prolonged, dangerous heat heading into June, driven by a sharp influx of tropical Gulf moisture and a transitioning multi-season climate cycle.Get out the sunscreen because according to the National Weather Service outlooks, regional daytime temperatures are projected to consistently hold in the mid-to-high 90s.However, the real danger for animals, people are the humidity levels, which are expected to hover near 70 percent during peak afternoon hours. This ill-fitting combo will push regional ...

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