Tornado Watch Issued for Northwest Texas, Big Country, Concho Valley

Tornado Watch Issued for Northwest Texas, Big Country, Concho Valley

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch until 11 PM for Northwest Texas, Big Country, and the Concho Valley. Some cities included are Big Lake, San Angelo, Colorado City, Snyder, Spur, Abilene, Olney, Paducah, Quanah, Vernon, Wichita Falls, and Henrietta. Southwestern and Central Oklahoma are also included in the tornado watch. Storms will […]

SPC Tornado Watch 182

WW 182 TORNADO OK TX 282100Z – 290400Z
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Tornado Watch Number 182
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
400 PM CDT Mon Apr 28 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Western Oklahoma West-Central Texas * Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 400 PM until 1100 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will intensify rapidly this afternoon in a
very unstable environment. Very large hail and damaging winds are
the primary threat. However, there is some concern for a few
tornadoes during the early evening. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles
east and west of a line from 60 miles south southeast of Big Spring
TX to 40 miles north of Oklahoma City OK. For a complete depiction
of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU2). 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 180...WW 181... 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 500. Mean
storm motion vector 24035. ...Hart 

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SPC Tornado Watch 181

WW 181 TORNADO IA MN WI 282025Z – 290400Z
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Tornado Watch Number 181
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
325 PM CDT Mon Apr 28 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northern Iowa Central and Southeast Minnesota Western Wisconsin * Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 325 PM until 1100 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes likely Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible SUMMARY...A line of intense thunderstorms over western Minnesota
will track northeastward across the watch area through the evening. Very large hail and a few tornadoes are the primary concerns. Strong tornadoes are also possible. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles
east and west of a line from 95 miles north northeast of Minneapolis
MN to 20 miles southeast of Fort Dodge IA. 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 180... 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 500. Mean
storm motion vector 24035. ...Hart 

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Texas Braces for Days of Severe Weather Ahead

Texas Braces for Days of Severe Weather Ahead

Severe weather is expected in several regions of Texas over the next few days. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms, some of which may cause serious weather and flooding, will affect areas such as West Texas, northwest Texas, the Big Country, Texoma, North Texas, the Concho Valley, and the Permian Basin.  The first round of thunderstorms is […]

SPC Tornado Watch 180

WW 180 TORNADO IA MN SD 281730Z – 290100Z
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Tornado Watch Number 180
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1230 PM CDT Mon Apr 28 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northwest Iowa Southwest Minnesota Extreme Southeast South Dakota * Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 1230 PM until 800 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 80 mph possible SUMMARY...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms developing along a
surface front will develop east/northeast through the afternoon.
These storms will have the potential to produce large to very large
hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 40 statute miles
east and west of a line from 85 miles north of Redwood Falls MN to
30 miles west of Storm Lake IA. 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. && AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 70 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 24035. ...Leitman 

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