Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Watch Issued for Central Plains
Tornado Watch in Effect
The National Weather Service has announced a Tornado Watch for several areas in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, valid until 11 PM CDT on April 14, 2026. Major cities impacted by this alert include Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Wichita. Meteorologists are warning of a significant weather event that could lead to severe conditions across the central Plains. The forecast indicates the possibility of strong tornadoes, hailstones comparable to softballs, and wind gusts reaching up to 75 mph. This watch affects more than 3.2 million individuals, including 1,421 schools and 137 hospitals, highlighting the extensive nature of the threat.
Kansas Counties Affected
- Allen
- Butler
- Chase
- Chautauqua
- Cowley
- Elk
- Greenwood
- Harper
- Harvey
- Labette
- Marion
- Montgomery
- Neosho
- Sedgwick
- Sumner
- Wilson
- Woodson
Oklahoma Counties Affected
- Alfalfa
- Beckham
- Blaine
- Caddo
- Canadian
- Cleveland
- Comanche
- Cotton
- Creek
- Custer
- Dewey
- Garfield
- Garvin
- Grady
- Grant
- Greer
- Harmon
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Kay
- Kingfisher
- Kiowa
- Lincoln
- Logan
- Major
- McClain
- Noble
- Nowata
- Oklahoma
- Osage
- Pawnee
- Payne
- Pottawatomie
- Stephens
- Tillman
- Washington
- Washita
Texas Counties Affected
- Archer
- Baylor
- Clay
- Foard
- Hardeman
- Knox
- Wichita
- Wilbarger
Residents in these areas are advised to stay vigilant as severe storms are expected to develop throughout the evening.