Tulsa, OK – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 a.m. CST Tuesday for parts of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph and isolated hail up to quarter size are possible in the affected areas, which include cities such as Joplin, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Neosho. Forecasters warn that a couple of tornadoes could develop within the storm system.
Residents are advised to stay weather-aware and have a reliable way to receive alerts. Those in the impacted regions should prepare for rapidly changing conditions and take shelter if a warning is issued. Power outages and hazardous travel conditions may occur due to strong winds and potential tornado activity.
The storm threat is expected to diminish by late Tuesday morning as the system moves eastward. For updates, monitor the National Weather Service and local authorities.
