Topic: Enhanced Caution Has Been Declared

Date/Time Issued: July 13, 2026 2040Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: NWS IT Enterprise

Date/Time Initial Impact: July 13, 2026 2000Z JDAY 194

Date/Time of Expected End: July 16, 2026 1200Z J/DAY 197

Length of Event: 64 Hours (2 Days 16 Hours)

Requester: NWS Central Operations, National Centers, and Weather Forecast Offices in and near the risk area

Details/Specifics: Excessive Rainfall and Flooding ops for portions of South Central Texas.

Enhanced caution is also scheduled for tomorrow in support of Impact Based Decision Support ops in Dallas, TX and on Wednesday in support of Impact Based Decision Support ops in Atlanta, GA.

Pause operational changes without manager approval. Managers should consider the critical resources outlined in the NWS IT Playbooks prior to authorizing any operational system, data, or application changes.

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