Governor Greg Abbott has activated additional state emergency response resources as the state anticipates incoming severe weather, which could include flooding and thunderstorms.
The governor has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of the increased threats.
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The Texas National Guard, the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are among the 12 agencies that will be available at Governor Abbott’s direction.
“Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe weather moves across our state that has the potential to bring flash flooding and heavy rain,” Governor Abbott said in a statement.
According to the National Weather Service, severe weather is forecast across large portions of the Panhandle, North, West, and East Texas beginning late Sunday and lasting through the week.
Experts are anticipating strong winds, hail and possibly even tornadoes. Wind gusts in excess of 80-100 miles per hour are possible later today.
The rain and flood threat intensifies midweek across North, Central, East, and South Texas. Texans are urged to monitor local forecast information from trusted weather sources.
“Texans are urged to remain weather-aware, regularly check road conditions, and heed the guidance of state and local officials to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones. Regularly monitor roadways before traveling and check TexasFlood.org for flood information. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown," Governor Abbott said.
