Gov. Abbott activates emergency response resources ahead of severe weather

Central Texas weather: Another round of widespread storms possible Wednesday night

It's a Level 1-2 risk severe weather day. Zack Shields is tracking the latest system that's heading our way.

AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather beginning Wednesday, April 26.

Gov. Abbott also directed TDEM to increase the readiness level of the State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) to support local officials needing assistance.

"We are ready to respond and provide all support needed to Texans in North, Central and East Texas as they prepare for severe storms expected to impact their communities today and tomorrow morning," Gov. Abbott said. "Texans are urged to remain weather-aware and heed the guidance of state and local officials and emergency response personnel to protect themselves, their loved ones and their property safe from these storms."

Central Texas weather: A humid day before tonight's potential severe weather

The afternoon's sunshine will warm up the moisture from this morning's rain and fog. Tonight's cold front combined with the day's humidity will potentially create widespread thunderstorms and a slight risk of severe weather tonight.

The following state emergency response resources have been activated to support response operations:

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Urban Search and Rescue Teams, swiftwater boat squads
Texas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Severe Weather Packages including ambulance buses and emergency medical service personnel.

The following state agencies have been requested by TDEM to report to the SOC: