Higher snowfall amounts and colder temperatures are expected for much of Northeast Texas as state officials continue to monitor the winter weather in the state.
More snow and freezing temperatures are being forecasted this week for much of the state. Central and Southeast Texas are forecasted to get some rain on top of the wintry precipitation, which may lead to flash flooding in some coastal communities.
During a news conference in Austin at the State Operations Center Wednesday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency response resources have been deployed from more than a dozen state agencies across the state. Other state officials and representatives from ERCOT joined the news conference as well.
Gov. Abbott said more than 345 warming centers have been opened across the state as of Wednesday morning.
"We're putting public safety first," said Gov. Abbott. "The lives of our fellow Texans are by far the most important thing."
CenterPoint continues to monitor the weather and does not foresee any major winter impacts to its infrastructure at this time.
The public is encouraged to call 211 or visit 211Texas.org or TDEM.Texas.gov/warm to find the nearest warming centers.