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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 44
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1125 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Western, Central, and Northern Louisiana
East and Southeast Texas
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Wednesday morning and evening from 1125 AM until
600 PM CDT.
* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage and
intensity through the afternoon and into the early evening while
posing a threat for a few tornadoes and scattered damaging winds.
Peak gusts may reach up to 60-70 mph with bowing line segments. A
strong tornado is possible if supercells develop ahead of the line
this afternoon.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles
north and south of a line from 60 miles west northwest of Houston TX
to 15 miles northeast of Alexandria LA. For a complete depiction of
the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU4).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.
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