La Rosita Volunteer Fire Department

06/11/2026

There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) of excessive rainfall for all of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley Monday through Monday night.

06/10/2026

🔎🔎Tropical Weather OUTLOOK.🔎🔎
Stay informed from the National Weather Service (NWS).

Ways to stay informed:
📺Television/Weather Forecast Channels
📲 cellphone devices / ⚠️turning on weather alerts
📻 FM radios / vehicle FM radios
✅verified weather service pages and local government pages.

06/03/2026

The La Rosita Volunteer Fire Department and Starr County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a reported structure fire on N Suntex at approximately 4:00 pm today. Upon arrival, the crew found a shed on fire near the residence. Thanks to a swift response with all apparatus and personnel, the fire was confined to the shed, and no damage was sustained to the residence.

05/29/2026

⚠️🚨Public Service Announcement from Starr County Emergency Management 🚨⚠️

An increase in bee stings have been reported around the County, please follow these safety recommendations and report it to your local authorities.

Seek immediate medical help if conditions worsen.

🚨 Public Service Announcement from Starr County Emergency Management 🚨

We have received reports of bee sting incidents around Starr County - we would like to encourage all residents to remain aware of their surroundings and follow the recommendations provided on the attached flyer.

Staying informed and prepared helps keep our families and communities safe. Please continue to monitor local weather updates and emergency notifications.

05/27/2026

🚨 Emergency Management Department Update 🚨

The Emergency Management Department is monitoring the potential for another round of strong to severe thunderstorms late tonight into tomorrow morning across portions of Deep South Texas.

Storms may develop near or after midnight across our far western counties, including Starr, Zapata, and Jim Hogg Counties, with activity expected to move closer to coastal areas during the early morning commute tomorrow.

The primary threat associated with any severe storms will be damaging wind gusts.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware, monitor local forecasts, and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

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🚨 Actualización del Departamento de Manejo de Emergencias 🚨

El Departamento de Manejo de Emergencias está monitoreando la posibilidad de otra ronda de tormentas eléctricas fuertes a severas desde esta noche hasta mañana por la mañana en algunas áreas del Sur Profundo de Texas.

Las tormentas podrían desarrollarse cerca o después de la medianoche en nuestros condados más al oeste, incluidos los condados de Starr, Zapata y Jim Hogg, y se espera que la actividad avance hacia las áreas costeras durante el trayecto matutino de mañana.

La principal amenaza asociada con cualquier tormenta severa serán las ráfagas de viento dañinas.

Se recomienda a los residentes mantenerse atentos a las condiciones del tiempo, monitorear los pronósticos locales y contar con múltiples maneras de recibir alertas meteorológicas.

Manténgase informado. Manténgase preparado. Manténgase seguro.

05/27/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for our area until 6AM Wednesday.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Brooks, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and Zapata Counties until 6 AM. This means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Be alert for rapidly changing conditions and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight.

05/26/2026

⚠️WEATHER UPDATE AS OF 4:00pm 5/26/2026⚠️
Tonight/Tomorrow Morning for strong to serve storms

Check back for updates as well checking the National Weather Service RGV and KRGVs Weather for our area of Starr County.

A few showers and thunderstorms may develop this afternoon, but the main severe weather threat will be tonight into tomorrow morning as strong to severe thunderstorms develop across the Rio Grande Plains and northern Mexico.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a day dedicated to honoring and mourning the military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces.. thank you for your service.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Here are some alerts, updates and information from the NWS-RGV. Please monitor weather outlets and Emergency Services/Management websites for changes in weather and emergencies.

⚠️Flood Watch though Monday⚠️
⛈️Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Possible Saturday ⛈️
🚧Isolated to Scattered Flash Flooding 🚧
📲HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO RECEIVE WARNINGS 📲
🚗Turn Around, Don’t Drown!🚗