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Texas activates storm warning due to the imminent arrival of a tropical storm

Called Alberto, the meteorological phenomenon could leave between 5 and 10 inches of precipitation and be accompanied by 39 mph winds.

Mapa del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de Texas con las alertas ante la inminente llegada de una tormenta tropical para el miércoles 19 de junio de 2024.

(National Weather Service)

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Texas activated the storm warning due to the imminent arrival of a tropical storm. Called Alberto, the meteorological phenomenon could leave between 5 and 10 inches of precipitation and be accompanied by winds of up to 39 mph.

The storm, alerted by the National Meteorological Service, also activated the warning regarding the possible arrival of tornadoes in the state. It is true that they will be isolated phenomena but they could reach the maximum level and, for this reason, the meteorological organization asked for caution, especially between 9 am and 7 pm (local time) this Wednesday:

Governor Greg Abbott also asked Texans for caution. The Republican assured that he activated the state's Emergency Management Center that will provide different resources to help citizens who may be affected by the storm:

Specifically, Fox 7 Austin pointed out, the Texas Forest Service will activate four Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System attack teams that will be made up of 100 people and 24 vehicles while the state National Guard will deploy three ground transportation platoons composed of more than 40 people and 20 vehicles as well as CH47 Chinook helicopters.

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