Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding expected to impact portions of West Texas. The threat is caused by remnants of Hurricane Simon.
Where
West Texas (including Texas Panhandle, South Plains, Permian Basin, Big Country, Texoma, Big Bend, and Texas Border regions)
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)agency directed to activate emergency resources
The facts
Remnants of Hurricane Simon expected to bring thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds, and excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding across West Texas portions.1
Severe weather threats anticipated across Texas Panhandle beginning October 13, continuing into midweek, then expanding south and east.1
Governor Abbott directed TDEM to activate state emergency response resources to support local officials.1
Who said what
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Governor Abbott State of Texas is prepared to respond to severe weather and flash flooding threat across West Texas.1
Governor Abbott Urge all Texans to monitor local forecasts, heed guidance from officials, and never drive through flooded roadways.1
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Watch Hurricane Simon's moisture fuels severe weather, flash flood threat from Texas to Illinois
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