Abbott said extreme fire danger in West Texas has been forecast through the weekend. In preparation for this severe weather, the State of Texas has placed a variety of emergency resources on standby, and we will continue to monitor weather conditions as this storm system travels across our state, Abbott said in a statement Friday.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Aaron Treadway told the American-Statesman that the same storm system that produced rain, hail and heavy winds in North, East and Central Texas on Friday also will cause dry, windy conditions in West Texas in its wake, leading to the fire danger.
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Official seal, State of Texas Governor By KLTV Digital Media Staff | April 23, 2021 at 2:40 PM CDT - Updated April 23 at 3:07 PM
AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby ahead of severe storms and extreme fire danger that are expected across the state this afternoon through early Saturday morning.
Severe storms with heavy winds, large hail and potential flash flooding are likely throughout North, East and Central Texas beginning this afternoon through Saturday morning. Extreme fire danger has been forecast across west Texas throughout the weekend.
“As severe weather makes its way across the Lone Star State, I urge North, Central and East Texans to stay weather-aware and heed the guidance of local officials,” said Abbott. “In preparation for this severe weather, the State of Texas has placed a variety of emergency resources on standby, and we will continue to monitor weather conditions as this storm system travels across our state.�
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Governor Abbott Places State Resources on Standby in Preparation for Severe Storms, Critical Fire Weather Severe storms are likely in the eastern part of the state, while extreme fire danger has been forecast in the west and southwestern parts of the state
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Governor Greg Abbott has placed numerous resources on standby ahead of severe storms and critical fire weather that are expected across the state this weekend.
Severe storms with heavy winds and large hail are likely in the eastern part of the state, while extreme fire danger has been forecast in the west and southwestern parts of the state.