South Central and Texas

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

Saturday, October 31, 2026 DTG 312355Z OCT 26

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)