Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe storm threat
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources as severe storms with 75 mph winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes threaten most of Texas through Monday.
- The storm system could bring widespread heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving 3 to 6 inches and isolated totals up to 10 inches, raising the risk of significant flash flooding.
- Search-and-rescue teams, swiftwater boat squads, helicopters, and other emergency personnel have been deployed to assist local officials in high-risk areas.
- State agencies are monitoring infrastructure, natural gas supply, water quality, and power outages while urging residents to prepare emergency kits and avoid flooded roadways.
- The severe weather covers a large portion of Texas, including West, North, East, Central, and South-Central regions, with the threat shifting toward South and Southeast Texas coasts.
