Greg Abbott(@GregAbbott_TX):We are closely tracking this tropical system in the Gulf. We are already coordinating with electric power providers. If the system continues to develop, we will make announcements about emergency preparation, as needed.

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Greg Abbott@GregAbbott_TX

2026.08.30 21:09

We are closely tracking this tropical system in the Gulf. We are already coordinating with electric power providers. If the system continues to develop, we will make announcements about emergency preparation, as needed.

Chris Suchan@ChrisSuchanWOAI

2026.08.30 18:11

Our in-house IBM GRAF model, one of many models we use likes the idea of a tropical system reaching the TX coast next 2 - 3 days. Hurricane Center has a medium 50% chance of tropical development in northern gulf as of last update.