Tornado Watch in Effect for SE Missouri — August 1, 2026 — SevereWX

A Slight risk of severe thunderstorms covers areas near Lubbock, Texas, and St. Louis, Missouri, where storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible through the overnight hours. Right now, a tornado watch covers parts of southeast Missouri, with multiple severe thunderstorm warnings active across Missouri and the Texas-New Mexico border area as storms intensify late evening.

Storms are developing in these regions amid unstable atmosphere, bringing the primary threats of gusty winds and hail at this hour. Over the next couple of hours, activity under the tornado watch in Missouri could escalate, while storms near Lubbock maintain severe potential.

Timeline

9:51 PM EDT — SPC notes severe storm potential in SE New Mexico, Texas South Plains

The Storm Prediction Center issued a mesoscale discussion for parts of southeastern New Mexico into the Texas South Plains, highlighting potential for severe thunderstorms. A severe weather watch appears unlikely for now. Storms in this area could bring damaging winds and large hail.

11:47 PM EDT — Tornado Watch issued for Iron, Reynolds Counties, MO

A tornado watch is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT covering Iron and Reynolds Counties in Missouri. Conditions remain favorable for tornadoes to develop along with severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds and large hail. Residents should stay alert for rapidly developing storms.

11:54 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Reynolds County, MO

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Reynolds County, Missouri, until 12:15 AM EDT. Radar indicates strong storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. Those in the warned area should seek shelter immediately.

11:57 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bollinger, Cape Girardeau Counties, MO

A severe thunderstorm warning now covers Bollinger and Cape Girardeau Counties, Missouri, until 12:15 AM EDT. These storms are producing dangerous wind gusts and hail. Take cover if storms approach your location.

11:59 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lea County, NM; Gaines County, TX

A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Lea County, New Mexico, and Gaines County, Texas, until 12:15 AM EDT. Powerful thunderstorms are bringing the risk of damaging winds and large hail to these areas. Monitor local updates and stay safe.

12:09 AM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion 1815 for Tornado Watch 536

Storm Prediction Center issued Mesoscale Discussion 1815 for parts of southeastern Missouri. It addresses Tornado Watch 536, valid until 2:15 AM EDT. Severe weather potential persists in the region.

What's Next

Tornado Watch 536 remains active for southeastern Missouri amid Slight severe risk. Storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, or tornadoes—stay prepared. Watch for possible tornado warnings if storms intensify.

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