Get ready for another wet weekend here in Houston, and as always, stay tuned to your severe weather station, News Radio 740 KTRH.
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of an anticipated severe weather system moving across Texas, starting today and into this weekend.
“The State of Texas stands ready to swiftly deploy emergency resources to Texans as severe weather begins to impact communities across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “As we monitor the development of this weather system, state and local emergency management personnel are on standby to support our fellow Texans. I urge all Texans to heed the guidance of state and local officials, make an emergency plan, and monitor roadways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Remember: turn around, don’t down.”
According to the National Weather Service, a severe weather system moving across the state today through Saturday is expected to bring heavy rainfall, damaging wind, large hail, and the potential for river flooding across river basins already saturated from last week’s excessive rainfall.
Texans are urged to prepare for severe weather impacts by taking safety precautions, including heeding warnings of local officials, making an emergency plan, and monitoring local weather forecasts. Texans can check road conditions at DriveTexas.org and access flood tracking information at TexasFlood.org.
For severe storm safety tips, visit TexasReady.gov.