Texas Activates Statewide Emergency Resources Ahead of Severe Storms

Governor Greg Abbott directs emergency response as Concho Valley braces for potential flooding, hail, and tornadoes.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact portions of Texas, including the Concho Valley region, beginning today and continuing through the weekend. Multiple storm systems are forecast to bring strong to severe thunderstorms across large parts of the state, with hazards including large hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, and possible tornadoes.

Why it matters

The activation of statewide emergency resources underscores the seriousness of the impending severe weather threat and the state's commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of Texans. The Concho Valley region, in particular, is bracing for the potential of significant impacts, highlighting the importance of preparedness and coordinated emergency response efforts.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, the severe weather threat is expected to shift from North Texas to the West, including the Panhandle, South Plains, Permian Basin, Big Country, and Concho Valley, as the week progresses. Later in the week, the threat is anticipated to move back towards North, Northeast, and Central Texas, with conditions continuing into early next week. At the direction of Governor Abbott, a range of state emergency response resources have been activated, including search and rescue teams, National Guard personnel and vehicles, transportation and utility monitoring, and medical support.

  • The severe weather threat is expected to begin later today across North Texas.
  • As the week progresses, the storm risk will shift to the West, including the Concho Valley region.
  • Later in the week, the severe weather threat is expected to shift back towards North, Northeast, and Central Texas.
  • Conditions are anticipated to continue into early next week.

The players

Governor Greg Abbott

The Governor of Texas who has directed the activation of state emergency response resources ahead of the severe weather threat.

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

The state agency responsible for coordinating emergency response efforts in Texas.

National Weather Service

The federal agency that provides weather forecasts and warnings, including the prediction of the severe weather threat across Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather across the state. Texans are urged to remain weather-aware, regularly check road conditions, and heed the guidance of state and local officials to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones.”

— Governor Greg Abbott (sanangelolive.com)

What’s next

The State of Texas will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and coordinate with local officials to protect the well-being of communities across the state as the severe weather threat evolves.

The takeaway

The activation of statewide emergency resources underscores the seriousness of the impending severe weather threat and the state's commitment to ensuring the safety of Texans. As the Concho Valley region braces for potential impacts, this coordinated emergency response effort highlights the importance of preparedness and the state's proactive approach to managing natural disasters.