NWS Tulsa issues Tornado Watch for Sequoyah County.
The NWS Tulsa has issued a TORNADO WATCH for Sequoyah County until 1am tonight. A fast moving squall line has fired along a cold front in western Oklahoma. There has already been nurmerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings associated with the line. Even if we do not see tornadic cells, the straight line winds associated with the line could be string enough to warrant taking shelter. These storms have been moving at arounf 60-70mph. The line is forecasted to begin to weaken as in moves into the count, but we could see severe weather. Stay aware.
Instructions:
Stay aware as we go into the overnight hours.
Address/Location
Sequoyah County Emergency Management
120 E Chickasaw Ave
Sallisaw, OK 74955
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 918-774-2073
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tornado Watch