6:30Pm Update / TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 1:00 PM

Strong cells have erupted in NE TX, SW OK, and SW AR. All individual thunderstorms will be watched very closely for the potential of large hail, gusty winds and an isolated tornado. By 1:00 AM tonight, rain activity looks to fill in and become more widespread, lessening the tornado threat.

As we approach the evening, a strong low level jet in excess of 50 kts. will be pushing into our area out of the SSW. At the surface, winds are spiraling into a developing area of Low pressure from the SE. This presents a shift in wind direction and wind speed with height; in other words, the atmosphere is strongly sheared, posing the threat of rotating supercells and isolated tornadoes.

A very deep trough of Low pressure is still sitting to the west, moving slowly to the east. Along with threat of severe weather, flash flooding will be a major concern through Wednesday morning. Please be careful out on the roads.

Posted by Ted Zarras at 3:50 PM