Showers and thunderstorms, some severe, with heavy rain will continue over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Localized areas of flash flooding are also possible in parts of southern Florida.

Flooding continues to threaten areas of Far West Texas and the Panhandle regions.

Never drive through flooded roadways. Just a few inches of water can cause injuries and vehicle damage.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

At the Governor’s direction, TDEM deployed Texas A&M Task Force 1 swiftwater boat squads to New Mexico to support a request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact for flood response operations.

Crews hit the road early this morning.

Stormy Saturday in store to the west.⚡️

Stay weather aware, keep tabs on local conditions, and make a plan.

Severe Weather Safety Tips: texasready.gov/be-informed/na…

Severe storms bringing a threat of large hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding may push through Far West TX beginning tonight through the weekend.

The Panhandle may also see storm activity.

Monitor your local forecast & follow directions from local officials.

TDEM continues educating Texans of all ages about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning.

At recent community events in Central Texas, the team raised awareness of opioid-laced pills and highlight the ongoing threat of deadly drugs.

Visit OnePillKillsTX.com

An emergency kit isn’t complete without basic first-aid supplies.

🩹Bandages
🧤Gloves
🧼Antiseptic wipes
✂️Scissors
💊Personal medications

Check your first-aid kit regularly and replace anything that’s missing or expired: texasready.gov/build-a-kit/di…

¡Tu kit de emergencia también debe incluir artículos de primeros auxilios!

🩹 Vendas
🧤 Guantes
🧼 Toallitas antisépticas
✂️ Tijeras
💊 Medicamentos personales

Revisa tu botiquín y reemplaza lo que falte o esté vencido.

Más información:
texasready.gov/build-a-kit/di…

This cooler Texas weather means more people might be out walking. October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, which brings communities together around a shared goal: helping everyone arrive safely. See more at the #TxDOTNewsroom: ow.ly/ej2450ZZtj8

State firefighters responded to 2-dozen wildfires that burned since Friday.

High fire danger continues across East Texas. One spark can start a fire. Stay alert and do your part!

Help prevent wildfires:
🚫Avoid outdoor burning
⛓️Secure trailer chains
🚗No parking on dry grass

What would you do if NWS was impacting your neck of the woods?

No matter your current proximity to cases, now is the time to make a plan, consider adjusting management practices, and preparing your operation. Practical prevention can start now!

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The TDEM team has been out and about!

Great to check in with Texans at the Hood County Emergency Preparedness Fair, and in Kimble County, where TDEM joined community members at a local health fair to share preparedness tips, what to include in an emergency kit, & disaster info.

🔥 El peligro de incendios aumentará este fin de semana al este de Texas.

🚒 En la última semana, recursos estatales respondieron a 23 incendios.

Las condiciones podrían hacer que el fuego se propague rápidamente. Evita actividades que generen chispas.

Wildfire danger is expected to increase across the eastern half of Texas this weekend.🔥

State responders assisted with 23 wildfires in the past week.🚒

With conditions in place for fires to rapidly spread, follow local guidance and avoid activities that could spark a new fire.

Ongoing Threat: Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding across large areas of West and North Texas.

Plan for possible travel disruptions, continue to keep tabs on local forecast information, and follow directions from local officials.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Looking Ahead: wildfire danger is expected to increase across East & Central Texas as we approach the weekend.🔥

Gusty winds behind a cold front could raise the potential for wildfires.

Now is the time to make a plan and be prepared to follow directions from local officials.

🔥 De cara al fin de semana, aumentará el peligro de incendios forestales en el este y centro de Texas.

Los fuertes vientos tras el paso de un frente frío podrían elevar el riesgo.

Prepara tu plan de emergencia y sigue las indicaciones de las autoridades locales.

Heavy rain and severe storms threaten portions of West TX.

Damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and tornadoes are also possible.

State emergency response resources are deployed to support local ops.

Stay weather-aware, monitor local conditions, and heed local warnings.

Read More: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…

With the remnants of Hurricane Simon expected to bring moisture to Texas, there’s a threat of severe storms in the Panhandle & an ongoing flood threat anticipated across West Texas.

We are mobilizing resources to be in place ahead of these hazards.