A severe storm is expected to move through North, Central, East and Southeast Texas on March 1, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes.
Ahead of the storm, Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare emergency response resources. According to a news release, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service has search and rescue teams that are prepared to respond if tornadoes, flash flooding or other natural disasters impact Texas cities during the storm.
The Texas Department of Transportation will monitor road conditions, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas will work with local utility providers to monitor potential power outages, the release said. Other state agencies will be on standby as the storm system moves into Texas.
According to the National Weather Service, residents of Austin and San Antonio can expect marginal-to-slight storms, while people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area can expect an enhanced storm threat.
