Wichita, KS – A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas until 12:00 AM CDT on April 2, 2025. The alert impacts over 3.4 million residents across the region, including major cities like Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Wichita Falls.
The National Weather Service issued the watch, warning of possible tornadoes, hail up to the size of tennis balls, and wind gusts reaching 80 mph. According to the National Weather Service, areas within the watch zone should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Communities across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are at risk of severe storms this evening. Local authorities have advised people in the affected areas to stay alert and have emergency plans in place. The watch includes major population centers, including Tulsa, Norman, and Enid, and extends southward toward Lawton, Ardmore, and Gainesville…