Governor Abbott activates State Emergency Response Resources ahead of severe weather [Video]

Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources on Sunday ahead of severe storms expected to move across the state beginning Sunday night.

Get live interactive radar, storm watches and warnings, hourly forecasts, a 10-day outlook, closings and more — all on FOX 4’s free weather app.

“Northwest Texas communities should prepare for heavy rain with the potential for flash flooding tonight,” said Governor Abbott. “I directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to ready emergency response resources to support local officials as their communities brace for this storm. Texans are urged to remain weather-aware, follow flood safety tips, and monitor road conditions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.”

According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Northwest Texas tonight, moving east over the next few days. Threats include heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging wind, large hail, possible tornadoes, and river …