AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has activated multiple state emergency response teams as a tropical weather system is forecast to impact the Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas starting Friday.

“As Texas braces for incoming heavy rain and strong winds along the Gulf Coast and South Texas, I activated emergency response resources to help local officials protect their fellow Texans,” Abbott said in a press release on Wednesday. “This tropical system could lead to dangerous travel conditions and potential flash flooding. Texans are urged to take all necessary precautions.”

What to expect

The National Weather Service says the system will bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to parts of South Texas and the Gulf Coast. These conditions could cause hazardous travel and

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