Texas – Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to raise the State Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as severe weather threats are expected to impact large portions of the state.
Abbott said Texas is closely monitoring the developing weather system and emphasized the importance of preparedness as the state faces risks of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, possible tornadoes, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
According to the National Weather Service, a storm system moving across the state is expected to bring repeated rounds of severe weather through the end of the week, increasing the risk of hazardous conditions in multiple regions.
At the governor’s direction, the State Operations Center has requested participation from a wide range of agencies, including the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas National Guard, and the Texas A&M Forest Service, along with other state, federal, and volunteer response partners.
Officials said additional emergency resources have also been mobilized, including swiftwater rescue teams, urban search and rescue units, wildfire response crews, aerial firefighting aircraft, and personnel positioned to assist with evacuations, road safety, and power monitoring.
State agencies such as the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are also monitoring potential impacts to utilities and energy infrastructure.
Abbott urged Texans to stay weather aware, follow guidance from local officials, avoid flooded roadways, and prepare emergency plans and supply kits as conditions develop across the state.
