Texas seeks help, is expected to be hit by a major and dangerous storm (Video)

Texas is facing a huge disaster, as Hurricane Harvey has approached its coast, the state governor said.

Harvey, currently a third-class storm in the Gulf of Mexico, will take off on the central coast of Texas late Friday or early Saturday.

Greg Abbott has sought help with the storm, which may be the worst hit by the United States in the past 12 years, writes BBC, broadcast Periscope.

The Hurricane National Centre said the storms could bring dangerous floods.

Abbott away declared Harvey is turning into a very complex and dangerous storm.

It is likely to hit the heart of the Texas oil refining industry, with Corps Christi, a town of 320,000 people, he said.

In a letter to American President Donald Trump, he has even sought federal assistance.

“The storm, along with the floods of rain, can easily lead to billions of dollars in property damage and loss of people's lives “.

The White House said Trump will likely visit Texas next week. /Periscopi/