A Extreme Tornado Watch is in effect for the listed areas of Texas through 2 November 2026, 02:00, the National Weather Service has issued. The watch includes the Texas Panhandle counties of Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hartley, Hutchinson, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Potter, Randall, Roberts and Sherman, and extends to areas listed in the official watch.
A Tornado Watch generally indicates that conditions may be favorable for tornadoes in and close to the watch area. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes could develop while the watch is in effect. Local conditions may change and people in the watch area are advised to monitor updates.
For safety, call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. Follow guidance from the NWS and local authorities or emergency services and stay tuned to official updates. Be prepared to shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor and to leave mobile homes for more secure shelter if warned. Keep a battery-powered radio or similar device available to receive further instructions.
