Norman, OK – Residents in southeastern Oklahoma and parts of North Texas are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center.
According to the NWS, Severe Thunderstorm Watch 619 was issued at 3:25 p.m. and includes 16 counties in Oklahoma and 7 counties in Texas. Forecasters warn that storms may bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall through the evening hours.
In Oklahoma, the watch covers counties such as Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Choctaw, Coal, Hughes, Jefferson, Johnston, Love, Marshall, McCurtain, Murray, Okfuskee, Pontotoc, Pushmataha, and Seminole. In Texas, the watch includes Bowie, Cooke, Fannin, Grayson, Lamar, Montague, and Red River counties.
The NWS urges residents in these areas to remain alert, monitor local weather updates, and have shelter plans ready if warnings are issued. Outdoor activities are discouraged this evening as storms may intensify quickly.
Travelers along major routes—including U.S. Highway 75 in Oklahoma and U.S. Highway 82 in Texas—should be prepared for reduced visibility and sudden downpours.
The severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. CDT tonight. Additional watches or warnings may be issued if storms strengthen or shift eastward into Arkansas and Louisiana overnight.
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