Tornado Watch Issued for West-Central Texas

Strategic Insights -

Tornado Watch Number 148 has been issued for portions of West-Central Texas by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. The watch is in effect from 5:20 PM CDT to 10:00 PM CDT. Several supercells are expected to develop and mature in the area, posing a risk for a couple of tornadoes, as well as large to very large hail and severe gusts. Residents are advised to be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tornado watch area is approximately along and 35 statute miles north and south of a line from 45 miles west-northwest of San Angelo, TX to 75 miles east-northeast of San Angelo, TX.
  • The watch area includes the following counties: Concho, Runnels, Tom Green, and Sterling.
  • The primary threats include a couple of tornadoes possible, scattered large hail, and isolated very large hail events up to 3 inches in diameter likely, and scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph likely.
  • The tornado watch area includes several highways, including I-20, US-277, and US-67.
  • Residents should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions, including tornadoes, large hail, and severe gusts.
  • The watch area is expected to include several communities, including San Angelo, Miles, Sterling City, and Mertens.

Statistics:

  • 35 statute miles: the distance north and south of the line from 45 miles west-northwest of San Angelo, TX to 75 miles east-northeast of San Angelo, TX.
  • 3 inches: the maximum size of hail expected in the watch area.
  • 70 mph: the maximum wind gusts expected in the watch area.
  • 1000 PM CDT: the end time of the tornado watch.
  • 70%: the combined severe hail/wind probability.

Sources:

  • National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center
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