Channel 5 News @ 5 - Friday, May 8, 2025

{12:12PM Sunday} Widespread showers and a few thunderstorms are moving toward the northwest through the Lower and Mid Valley, with heaviest rain shown in red. This rain is due to moisture from Tropical Storm Barry in the western Gulf. Even though Barry is not a direct threat to the Valley, we can expect more showers and thunderstorms today and tomorrow due to the tropical system. #RGVWX #TXWX #FirstWarn5 | KRGV Weather

[4:00 AM | 12/17/25] Strong thunderstorms continue to move towards the coast, near Port Mansfield. Watch out for torrential rainfall, cloud to ground lightning and ponding of water on some streets. The heaviest rain is moving offshore. Rain chances will lower throughout the rest of the day. We'll have your updated First Warn 5 forecast on Channel 5 News This Morning, starting at 4:30 AM. #RGVWX #TXWX | KRGV Weather