Significant severe storms are forecasted to move into North Texas overnight Sunday. Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency resources in response to incoming storms.
The governor directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate additional state emergency response resources as threats of severe weather press on parts of the state over the next several days, according to a press release from Abbott.
Significant severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, is moving into North Texas around 9 p.m. Sunday, prompting a WFAA Weather Alert Day. The storm could bring up to 70 mph winds and up to golf ball-sized hail. The tornado threat is low but not zero.
“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,” Abbott said in a press release. “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.
Severe weather is forecasted in North Texas and parts of the Panhandle, West, and East Texas starting Sunday and lasting through the week, the release states.
At the direction of Gov. Abbott, the following resources will be available to support local severe weather response:
- Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, Type 3 Urban Search and Rescue Teams
- Texas Division of Emergency Management: The State of Texas Incident Management Team to support deployed emergency response resources across the state
- Texas National Guard: Personnel and high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motorists
- Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel monitoring road conditions
- Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw Crews to assist with the clearing of roadways, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Strike Teams to support local emergency services
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens, rescue boat teams, and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with flood rescues
- Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capabilities, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, and the Tactical Marine Unit
- Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force): Severe Weather Support Packages consisting of medics, ambulances, and all-terrain vehicles
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents, as well as County Extension Agents, to support agricultural and livestock needs
- Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers
- Railroad Commission of Texas: Monitoring of the state’s natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air/water/wastewater monitoring
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