Little Rock, AR – A Tornado Watch has been issued for several regions in the South and Midwest, as severe storms with the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are expected to last until Saturday morning.
The watch covers Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, the Missouri Bootheel, northwest Tennessee, and northeast Texas.
According to the National Weather Service, the Tornado Watch is in effect from 8:50 p.m. CDT Friday until 4:00 a.m. CDT Saturday.
The main threats are a few tornadoes, some of which could be severe, scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, and large hail, with some stones reaching up to 2 inches in diameter.
Meteorologists warn that a line of severe thunderstorms, including embedded supercells, is slowly moving eastward through the affected area overnight.
People in the watch zones should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, as tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are likely to form.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and stay up to date on weather conditions. Tornado watches indicate favorable weather conditions for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
