The southern Plains will continue to get pummeled with severe weather today, primarily for eastern Texas.
An upper-level disturbance from the central Plains will shift south to eastern Texas today. With warm temperatures as well as plenty of Gulf moisture, severe thunderstorms are likely to develop during the predawn and morning hours for Oklahoma and later this afternoon for eastern Texas.
The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted this area with a Slight Risk, including Waco, Texas. Hail as large as golf balls as well as strong wind gusts exceeding 55 mph will be the main concern, but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in place for south-central Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, Atoka and Lawton.
Elsewhere in the country will see other isolated severe threats, including southwestern Montana and northeastern Idaho, northeastern New Mexico into central Colorado, central Tennessee across North Carolina as well as southern Florida.
Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they be issued. A “watch” means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A “warning” means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.
The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water, and non-perishable food items. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today's severe weather. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"
