Texas storms raise flood threat early in the week. Resources activate.

Emergency resources across the state have been activated by Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of possible severe weather and flooding over the next few days. 

The worst of the weather is expected early to mid-week, according to the agency. 

“The state of Texas will deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather and flash flooding across the state,” Abbott said in a release. “I urge all Texans to monitor local forecasts, heed guidance from state and local officials, and always remember: ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown.’ Texas will support our communities as these threats develop.”

He has called upon the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service — Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2  —  Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas National Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to be ready should severe weather impact the state. 

The release also urged Texans to never drive or walk through flooded roadways, as floodwaters may be deeper and move more rapidly than they appear to be.

An 80% chance of storms is expected Monday afternoon as the day heats up, according to Anthony Franze, newsroom meteorologist. 

“That active weather pattern is expected to continue over the next few days, resulting in a rising threat of flash flooding through the first half of the week,” he said. “The wet weather, though, will keep the summer heat at bay, as temperatures are likely to be below-average through the first half of the week.”

Southeast Texas is under a Level 2 of 4 risk of excessive rainfall for Monday. One to two inches of rain are expected over the next few days with some spots receiving up to four inches. 

The second half of the week should be dryer and warmer, he said.