Station Name: Rio Grande nr Rio Grande City, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet

Nearest Address:
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Starr County

GPS Coordinates: 26.35414444, -98.7968222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 8:07PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:07 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

...ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER RISK TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... .A strong cold front arriving tonight will bring strong northerly winds and crashing relative humidity values, leading to elevated to critical fire weather conditions across all of Deep South Texas, minus the barrier islands, through Monday afternoon. Fire weather concerns are further heightened by the fact that cured fuels remain abundant across our region, which is in an ongoing D2 to D4 (Severe to Exceptional) Drought. * WINDS...Northerly winds 25 to 35 mph, gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10-30 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 1:47AM CDT until March 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:47 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, such as garbage cans, outdoor furniture, and trampolines. If there is time, trim or remove dead tree limbs.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 1:47AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:47 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, such as garbage cans, outdoor furniture, and trampolines. If there is time, trim or remove dead tree limbs.