A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center for portions of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. The watch is effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 1:55 PM until 9:00 PM CDT.
The primary threats associated with this watch include scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts up to 85 mph. Additionally, isolated large hail events up to 1.5 inches in diameter are possible. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop and evolve into thunderstorm clusters, spreading northeastward through the early evening.
Residents in the watch area, which is approximately along and 80 statute miles east and west of a line from 20 miles north of Guymon, Oklahoma, to 50 miles south-southeast of Lubbock, Texas, should be vigilant. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, and individuals in the area should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for further statements and possible warnings.
Aviation in the area may be affected by severe thunderstorms with hail both at the surface and aloft up to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts up to 75 knots are possible. Mean storm motion vector is 23030.
It is crucial for residents in the affected areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this severe weather event.
References:
– SPC Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watches. (Link: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0353.html)
