Tornado Watch in Effect for Parts of Oklahoma and Texas as Storms Move Through the Region
Residents of parts of Oklahoma and Texas are being advised to stay alert as a tornado watch is currently in effect due to a bad storm moving through the region.
NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman reported that the storm system, which had impacted the west coast over the past day or so, is now tracking eastward, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and reports of large hail in the affected areas.
The tornado watch extends from central Texas up to southeastern parts of Oklahoma, and the storm is expected to continue marching eastward, with heavy rain also predicted.
Residents in the affected areas are being advised to take cover and stay alert.
The storm is moving at about 40 miles per hour and is expected to affect parts of Louisiana and Arkansas through the evening.
