Severe Weather: A Tornado Outbreak is Predicted in Texoma
National Weather Service Issues Warning for Possible Tornadoes
Residents Urged to Take Precautions
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for Texoma, including parts of Oklahoma and Texas. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. CST.
The NWS is urging residents to take precautions and be prepared for severe weather. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or is indicated by radar. If a tornado warning is issued, residents should take shelter immediately.
The NWS recommends that residents have a plan in place for where they will go if a tornado warning is issued. The safest place to be is in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Residents should also be aware of the signs of a tornado, which include: a funnel cloud, rotating debris, and a loud roar.
If you see any of these signs, you should take shelter immediately.
The NWS will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
What to Do If You're Caught in a Tornado
If you are caught in a tornado, the most important thing to do is to stay calm and take shelter immediately.
The safest place to be is in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
If you are in a mobile home, you should evacuate immediately and seek shelter in a sturdy building.
If you are outside, you should lie down in a ditch or other low-lying area and cover your head with your hands.
Do not try to outrun a tornado.
Tornado Safety Tips
Here are some additional tornado safety tips:
- Have a plan in place for where you will go if a tornado warning is issued.
- Be aware of the signs of a tornado.
- If you see a tornado, take shelter immediately.
- If you are caught in a tornado, stay calm and take shelter immediately.
- Do not try to outrun a tornado.
Resources
For more information on tornado safety, please visit the NWS website: https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado
