Note:
The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is
replaced, cancelled or extended.
Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
SEL4 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 354 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 330 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Far Southeast New Mexico West/Southwest Texas * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 330 PM until 1100 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible SUMMARY...Scattered severe storms including supercells will develop across the region through late afternoon and early evening, including near a dryline as well as an outflow boundary, near where the greatest concern for a tornado risk exists. Large hail and severe-caliber wind gusts can otherwise be expected through the evening. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 110 statute miles north and south of a line from 35 miles south southwest of Wink TX to 10 miles east southeast of San Angelo TX. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU4). 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 352...WW 353... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector 27025. ...Guyer