Governor Greg Abbott HAS directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and a heightened threat of flash flooding across the state this weekend.
Division of Emergency Management to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and a heightened threat of flash flooding across the state this weekend.
"As storms with heavy rainfall move across our state this weekend, Texans are advised to remain weather-aware and mindful of flash flood risks in their area," said Governor Abbott. "Additional flash flooding resources have been activated to prepare the state’s swift response for any emergency assistance over the course of this storm.
In the Houston area, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch from 1 a.m. Saturday morning through 7 p.m. Sunday evening including Colorado, Jackson, Matagorda, and Wharton Counties. The NWS also said Central, South, and Southwest Texas face an increased risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding beginning today through Sunday.
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