Dallas County Severe Weather Update: Rain, Thunder, and Emergency Response

Severe Weather Arrives in Dallas

• ⛈️ Rain has begun to fall in downtown Dallas, with thunder heard and lightning observed around the area.
• 💨 While intense winds are not yet present, some movement in trees has been noted.
• 🚶 Individuals caught outside, such as a man on a bike and another walking from a bus stop, are advised to seek shelter indoors.

Emergency Management Activation

• 🚨 Both the city of Dallas and Dallas County have activated their emergency operating centers.
• 🛣️ City crews are focusing on monitoring roadways prone to high water and preparing barricades for potential traffic light or light pole outages.

State and Community Resources

• 🏛️ Governor Abbott has activated several Texas state agencies in case local resources are overwhelmed.
• ☎️ The Red Cross has provided their emergency services line, 1-800-Red-Cross, for those whose property may suffer storm damage.