South Central and Texas

Hazards, infrastructure, security, and notable state actions for this region, collected from every edition. Newest first.

Sunday, November 1, 2026 DTG 020120Z NOV 26

West Texas / southeast New Mexico: A high wind warning covers the Guadalupe Mountains through Monday evening. (NWS Midland)
Louisiana: A flood warning is in effect for a river point in Calcasieu Parish into Wednesday, and coastal flood advisories cover parts of the New Orleans area and the Mississippi coast into Monday morning. (NWS Lake Charles, NWS New Orleans)
Texas election monitoring: The Justice Department plans Election Day monitoring in Texas counties; El Paso officials say they are prepared. (El Paso Matters)

Louisiana and Texas coast: A flash flood warning covered north-central Jefferson Parish (New Orleans area) until 9 PM CDT. Coastal flood advisories are in effect along parts of the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas coasts into Sunday morning. (NWS New Orleans, NWS Corpus Christi)
Texas: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Texas days before the midterms to promote a statewide immigration enforcement operation. (Texas Public Radio, Oct. 29)
West Texas / southeast New Mexico: A high wind watch covers the Guadalupe Mountains on Monday. (NWS Midland)