Texas activates emergency resources ahead of severe weather threat impacting Houston and statewide

HOUSTON (CW39) — State leaders are mobilizing emergency response resources as severe weather is expected to impact Houston and multiple regions across Texas in the coming days.

What to know

Who: State of Texas emergency response agenciesWhat: Activation of statewide emergency resourcesWhen: Ahead of severe weather through the weekendWhere: Houston and multiple regions across TexasWhy: Threat of severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes

Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare response teams ahead of storms that could bring flooding, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes.

The National Weather Service says the threat will stretch across much of the state through the weekend and into early next week, with conditions shifting toward Northeast Texas over time.

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What severe weather is expected across Texas?

Forecasters warn storms could bring large hail, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding. Some areas could also see tornado activity as the system moves across the state…

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