Watches and Warnings

SPC Tornado Watch 719

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WW 719 TORNADO TX 281615Z – 282300Z
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Tornado Watch Number 719
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1015 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Central and Southeast Texas * Effective this Saturday morning and afternoon from 1015 AM until 500 PM CST. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will intensify rapidly through the
afternoon, with a few severe storms expected. Large hail and
damaging winds are the main concerns, but a few tornadoes are also
possible later today as winds aloft strengthen. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles
east and west of a line from 65 miles east northeast of Waco TX to
40 miles south of College Station TX. For a complete depiction of
the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU9). 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 717...WW 718... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 23030. ...Hart

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SPC Tornado Watch 718

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WW 718 TORNADO LA MS TX 281335Z – 282100Z
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Tornado Watch Number 718
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
735 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Louisiana Southern and central Mississippi East Texas * Effective this Saturday morning and afternoon from 735 AM until 300 PM CST. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible SUMMARY...Several regenerative areas of thunderstorms are expected
to form in the warm sector and shift northward to northeastward over
the watch area through early afternoon, with tornadoes, damaging
gusts and sporadic large hail possible. Though the greater
strong-tornado threat may be later this afternoon and evening, a few
are possible in this region, in the meantime. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 70 statute miles
north and south of a line from 15 miles west northwest of Lufkin TX
to 65 miles east of Mc Comb MS. For a complete depiction of the
watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8). 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 717... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 23025. ...Edwards

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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 717

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WW 717 SEVERE TSTM AR OK TX 281125Z – 281800Z
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 717
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
525 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southwestern Arkansas Extreme southeastern Oklahoma North-central and northeast Texas * Effective this Saturday morning from 525 AM until NOON CST. * Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Increasing coverage and intensity of elevated
thunderstorms, with potential for large hail, are expected through
the remainder of the morning, with activity spreading from the DFW
Metroplex vicinity into the Arklatex. A separate tornado threat may
evolve later this morning in or near the southern/eastern parts of
this watch, and would be addressed then and separately. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50
statute miles north and south of a line from 25 miles north
northwest of Stephenville TX to 10 miles north northeast of
Texarkana AR. For a complete depiction of the watch see the
associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7). 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. && AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 50 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector
25030. ...Edwards

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SPC Tornado Watch 716

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WW 716 TORNADO LA TX CW 270010Z – 270800Z
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Tornado Watch Number 716
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
610 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Western and Central Louisiana Far Southeast Texas Coastal Waters * Effective this Thursday night and Friday morning from 610 PM until 200 AM CST. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will continue to pose a threat for a few
tornadoes this evening and into the early overnight hours as they
spread east-northeastward into parts of western and central
Louisiana. Damaging winds up to 60-65 mph and isolated hail may also
occur. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 45 statute miles
east and west of a line from 40 miles northeast of Natchitoches LA
to 30 miles south southwest of Lake Charles LA. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU6). 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 714...WW 715... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 55 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 24035. ...Gleason

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