Storm Threat Level Increases Across South-Central U.S.

Texas has activated its emergency response resources in advance of a major storm event that is expected to churn through the state beginning late Wednesday. We previewed this weather maker earlier in the week. Here are the latest developments as the system continues to build.

Forecasters Raise Alert on Possibility of Severe Weather in the South-Central U.S.

A budding storm system is taking aim at the central and southern Plains over the back half of the work week. Some cities in the zone of impact will see the first measurable rain in weeks out of this storm. High winds, flash flooding, and large hail are the most pressing concerns.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated his state's emergency resources on Wednesday morning in anticipation of the storm. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Texas and Oklahoma are under a level 1 out of 5 severe weather threat. Additionally, a level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat has been issued for parts of central Texas, southern Oklahoma, and the southwestern corner of Arkansas on Wednesday.