Tornado Watch 180

Urgent - immediate broadcast requested
Tornado watch number 180
Nws storm prediction center norman ok
540 pm central daylight time wed apr 9 2008
The nws storm prediction center has issued a
Tornado watch for portions of
Eastern oklahoma
Effective this wednesday afternoon and evening from 540 pm until
1100 pm central daylight time .
Tornadoes...hail to 2 inches in diameter...thunderstorm wind
Gusts to 70 mph...and dangerous lightning are possible in these
Areas.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 55 statute
Miles north and south of a line from 55 miles west northwest of
Mcalester oklahoma to 50 miles north of poteau oklahoma. For a
Complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
Update. 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.