Gov. Greg Abbott is in Conroe to hold a press conference about the ongoing efforts to restore parts of southeast Texas after severe weather over the weekend.
Governor Greg Abbot is expected to hold a press conference on Monday regarding the state's ongoing response to severe weather and flooding that have impacted several communities in East Texas.The severe weather threat and flash flood warnings are gone after thunderstorms developed in the area through the weekend.
ABC13's Weather Team launched a Weather Alert Day on Sunday as areas north of the Houston, such as Harris, Montgomery, Polk, and Liberty counties, experienced Hurricane Harvey levels of flooding a few days prior. The current levels of the area's creeks and rivers were a big concern that developed from the weather pattern.San Jacinto River was expected to rise
Officials in Harris County updated the public on Monday on the aftermath of the storms, saying they are "out of the woods," but challenges lie ahead for recovery. The evacuation order was lifted, and the Office of Emergency Management decreased its activation level to Level 1 from Level 3.Some areas are still experiencing high floodwaters and were told to use caution when returning home.
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