Month: March 2025

SPC Tornado Watch 21

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WW 21 TORNADO LA MS CW 041820Z – 050100Z
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 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 21
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1220 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Eastern and Southeastern Louisiana Central and Southern Mississippi Coastal Waters * Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 1220 PM until 700 PM CST. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80 mph likely Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible SUMMARY...A line of strong to severe thunderstorms continues to push
eastward towards eastern/southern LA along a progressive cold front.
The environment ahead of this front across eastern/southern LA and
into much of central and southern MS will become increasingly
favorable for continued severe thunderstorms over the next several
hours. Tornadoes are the primary severe hazard, with a few strong
(i.e. EF2+) tornadoes possible. Strong to potentially significant
(i.e. over 74 mph) wind gusts are possible within this line as well. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 90 statute miles
east and west of a line from 15 miles east northeast of Greenwood MS
to 35 miles south southeast of Houma LA. For a complete depiction of
the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU1). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 20... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 70 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 24035. ...Mosier

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SPC Tornado Watch 20

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WW 20 TORNADO AR LA TX 041415Z – 042100Z
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 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 20
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
815 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Southern Arkansas Western and Northern Louisiana East Texas * Effective this Tuesday morning and afternoon from 815 AM until 300 PM CST. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph likely Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...A broken squall line will continue east into the Watch
area this morning. A destabilizing airmass near and immediately
ahead of this strong to severe thunderstorm activity will aid in a
severe risk continuing eastward through the early afternoon. Scattered severe gusts and a risk for tornadoes will be the primary
hazards with the stronger storms. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles
east and west of a line from 25 miles northwest of Pine Bluff AR to
60 miles southwest of Fort Polk LA. For a complete depiction of the
watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 18...WW 19... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean
storm motion vector 25045. ...Smith

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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 19

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WW 19 SEVERE TSTM AR MO OK 041245Z – 041700Z
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 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 19
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
645 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northwest Arkansas Southwest Missouri Far Northeast Oklahoma * Effective this Tuesday morning from 645 AM until 1100 AM CST. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...A severe squall line will continue northeast into the
Watch area, and likely pose a risk for severe gusts (60-70 mph) and
perhaps a threat for a brief tornado, with the more intense portions
of the line. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 55
statute miles north and south of a line from 40 miles north
northwest of Muskogee OK to 20 miles northeast of Harrison AR. For a
complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 18... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few
cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 350. Mean storm motion vector
23040. ...Smith

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