Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of Mother’s Day storms

Mother’s Day storms are moving into North Texas, and Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency resources in response.

DALLAS — Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that he will activate emergency resources in response to Mother’s Day storms. 

Storms are expected to hit Dallas-Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon and continue throughout the evening, WFAA’s weather team previously reported. Storms may be more widespread after 7 p.m., with the severe threat gradually lessening after sunset.

Storms are expected to begin on Sunday and continue into Monday. 

“Texas is prepared to confront the severe storms that pose a threat to communities all across our state,” Abbott said in a press release. “Texans are urged to heed the guidance of state and local officials, monitor weather forecasts, and create an emergency plan for themselves and their loved ones.”

Storms are threatening large portions of the west, north, east, central and south-central Texas, the release states. 

In some areas, storms could exceed 75 miles per hour, produce large hail, and possibly cause flash flooding.