Gov. Abbott places state resources on standby ahead of potentially severe weather

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AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced resources have been put on standby ahead of potentially severe weather in the forecast.

“As severe weather approaches, the state of Texas is taking the necessary precautions to ensure our communities are safe and first responders have the resources they need,” said Gov. Abbott. “I urge all Texans in the storm’s path to heed warnings from local officials and be mindful of weather alerts.”

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has notified the Texas Highway Patrol, Texas A&M Forest Service Saw Crews, Texas Parks and Wildlife Water Rescue Boats, Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service Urban Search and Rescue and Swift Water Rescue Boat Squads, and Texas Department of State Health Services Ambulance Strike Teams. The Texas State Operations Center is activated at Level II in support of the ongoing response to COVID-19.

Strong storms are possible in Central Texas on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. The main threats for the region will be hail and gusty winds.

The latest storm outlook from the SPC includes parts of Burnet, Williamson and Milam counties in the “enhanced” – level three of five – risk for severe storms, and the level two of five risk extends through all of Travis County.

Portions of Mason, Gillespie and Blanco counties have been included in the “‘marginal” – level one of five – risk.

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