If we do see severe storms, the main hazards will be wind gusts near 60 mph and quarter-sized hail.
AUSTIN, Texas - State resources have been placed on standby in preparation for severe weather expected to impact Texas.
Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging winds are expected in North, Central, and East Texas Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, says Gov. Greg Abbott's office. Blizzard-like conditions are also possible in the panhandle.
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"With heavy rain, high winds, and blizzard conditions expected in parts of the state overnight, Texans should be cautious of flood risks and potential damage from this weather event," said Abbott in a release. "The resources I have rostered will help our communities prepare and respond to any emergencies that arise during these storms."
Flash flooding isn't expected thanks to the quick-moving nature of the cold front.
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Flash flooding isn't expected thanks to the quick-moving nature of the cold front.
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The Texas Division of Emergency Management has rostered the following resources in preparation to support request from local officials:
- Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw crews and incident management teams
- Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service: Boat squads and Type 3 urban search and rescue packages
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Texas Game Warden boat teams
- Texas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force severe weather packages
- Texas Department of Public Safety: helicopters with hoist capability
- Texas Department of Transportation: crews pretreating roadways and maintaining 24-hour operations
Texans are urged to follow these flood preparedness and safety tips during severe weather events:
- Know types of flood risk in your area.
- Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
- Build an emergency supply kit
- Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. Homeowner’s policies do not cover flooding. It typically takes up to 30 days for a policy to go into effect so the time to buy is well before a disaster. Get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
- Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies.
- Protect your property. Move valuables to higher levels. Declutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery.
- Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains, or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.
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