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Governor Greg Abbott deploys state emergency response resources for weekend’s severe weather

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during at Texas Rally for Life at the Texas Capitol on Jan. 22, 2022. (Lauren Witte/The Texas Tribune, Lauren Witte/The Texas Tribune)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is gearing up for the intense storms projected to hit the Lone Star State this weekend.

On Saturday, the Governor announced on X that he has deployed emergency response resources across Texas in preparation for the projected intense thunderstorms around the state.

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“Texans are urged to monitor weather conditions, make an emergency plan, and heed the guidance of state and local officials,” Abbott’s post said.

According to the National Weather Service, the risks associated with the storms include intense winds, hail, and rainfall that could result in flash flooding.

For more information about the weekend forecast in Houston, click here.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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