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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued two Tornado Watches, one across Texas until 9 p.m. and another for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri until 11 p.m. Severe weather and flash flooding are expected to continue impacting the central U.S., which is still recovering from recent tornadoes. Over 44 million people are expected to be threatened by severe weather on Sunday, with specific threats including damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes.
The NWS Issues Tornado Watches across Texas and Oklahoma
The National Weather Service has issued two Tornado Watches; one across Texas expiring at 9 p.m. and the other through 11 p.m. for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Residents are advised to remain vigilant for large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.
Central U.S. Braces for Severe Weather
The central U.S. anticipates another day of severe weather this Sunday. The region is still recovering from the devastating tornadoes that have hit since Friday, causing widespread destruction in Oklahoma and Nebraska.
Current Weather Patterns
Showers and thunderstorms are slowly moving eastward across the Plains, Midwest, and South. The slow movement of these storms has led the National Weather Service to issue Flash Flood Warnings in North Texas, eastern Kansas, and western Missouri. However, no significant flooding impacts have been reported.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for southeastern Texas, including Tyler, College Station, and Seguin. Another has been issued for various counties in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri until 11 p.m.
44 Million People Threatened by Severe Weather
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit East Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and southwestern Missouri. These storms bring threats of damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes. Over 42 million people are currently included in the severe thunderstorm risk zone.
Flash Flood Threat Continues
Flash flooding is a concern in eastern Texas, Oklahoma, and the mid-Mississippi Valley, where slow-moving showers and storms could cause rainfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour. Localized areas could see up to 3-5 inches of rain by Monday. Flood Watches are in effect for East Texas, western Louisiana, eastern Oklahoma, western Arkansas, southeastern Kansas, and southwestern Missouri.
Severe Weather May Continue into Monday
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Monday from central and southeastern Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are the main threats, but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
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