The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch Number 381 for portions of Western and Central Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and the Texas Panhandle. This watch is effective from Friday night until Saturday morning, with the primary threats being the possibility of a couple of tornadoes, scattered large hail events up to 3 inches in diameter, and damaging winds with gusts up to 75 mph.
Multiple intense supercells are expected to continue posing a threat for large hail and tornadoes as they move southeastward. The largest hailstones may reach 2-3 inches in diameter, with the potential for tornadoes, especially along a surface boundary in the mentioned areas. Scattered severe and damaging winds are also likely to become a concern as thunderstorms develop into a cluster overnight.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert for threatening weather conditions, listen for further statements and warnings, and be prepared to take necessary precautions. A Tornado Watch indicates that conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, so vigilance is crucial during this time.
For more information and updates, please refer to the official Tornado Watch Number 381 issued by the NWS Storm Prediction Center.
References:
– SPC Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watches. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0381.html
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