The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 360 for portions of South-Central and Southeast Kansas, much of Oklahoma, and Western North Texas. This watch is effective from this Tuesday afternoon until the evening, with primary threats including damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and the possibility of a tornado or two.
Forecasters predict that scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop and intensify throughout the afternoon and evening, with stronger storms potentially forming supercells and line segments capable of producing large hail and severe gusts. Residents in the watch area are advised to stay alert for threatening weather conditions and listen for further statements and warnings, as severe thunderstorms can sometimes lead to tornadoes.
The severe thunderstorm watch area spans approximately 100 statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles northwest of Chanute, KS, to 40 miles southwest of Wichita Falls, TX. Aviation warnings include the potential for severe thunderstorms with hail up to 2 inches, extreme turbulence, and surface wind gusts up to 60 knots.
It is crucial for individuals in the affected regions to remain vigilant and prepared for severe weather conditions as the day progresses. Stay tuned to local weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure personal safety and property protection.
References:
– SPC Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watches. (n.d.). Severe Thunderstorm Watch 360. Retrieved from https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0360.html
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