Updated Severe Weather Outlook At 8:22 AM MDT.

PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK.

NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER    NORMAN. OK

 Issued at 0922 AM CDT/0822 AM MDT MONDAY, MAY 20 2019

   ...Outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the southern Plains today and tonight...

   * LOCATIONS...

     Much of Oklahoma
     Northwest Texas and eastern Texas Panhandle

   * HAZARDS...

     Numerous tornadoes, several intense and long track.

     Widespread damaging winds, some hurricane force.

    Widespread large hail, some baseball size.

   * SUMMARY...

     An outbreak of tornadoes, some potentially long-track and violent, is expected today into this evening over portions of northwest Texas into western and central Oklahoma.

More-isolated but still potentially dangerous severe weather, including tornadoes and destructive winds and hail, is possible in  surrounding parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas.

   Preparedness actions...

Review your severe weather safety procedures for the possibility of dangerous weather today. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, weather.gov, or other media for watches and warnings.

A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form  during the next several hours. If a tornado warning is issued for  your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

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   ..Marsh.. 05/20/2019

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