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National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are warning that damage is likely to occur to residential structures on Monday afternoon as thunderstorms work their way through Texas and Oklahoma, threatening strong winds and possible tornadoes.
A slew of weather warnings were in place for northeastern Texas and eastern Oklahoma on Monday, including a tornado warning, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning and various flood-related alerts. The storms, which came only one day after Oklahoma faced tornadoes on Sunday, were caused by "unstable air" and wind shear, the "classic combination of ingredients" for severe weather, NWS warning coordination meteorologist Rick Smith told Newsweek.
Some Oklahoma residents were urged to take cover immediately as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the area.
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"Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed," the warning said. "Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
The thunderstorms also were expected to cause damage, the NWS alerts said.
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"Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees," the alert said. "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building."
In Oklahoma, the greatest tornado risk was in the south-central part of the state, the NWS office in Norman said.
"South central Oklahoma (generally southeast of I-44) is the area we're watching the most closely for tornadic potential this afternoon," the office posted on X (formerly Twitter). "Stay weather aware and have your sheltering plan ready."
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In Texas, thunderstorms were affecting several counties in the northeastern part of the state.
"Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees," the warning said, adding that winds could reach 60 mph.
Although November isn't the typical time of year Oklahoma sees tornadoes, Smith told Newsweek that tornadoes during this month are not unheard-of.
"We average two tornadoes in the state of Oklahoma for November," he said. "We have had tornado outbreaks in the past that have produced quite a few tornadoes during the month. It doesn't happen every year, but it's not that unusual either."
Smith added that the storms will move out of the area Monday evening, although more rain is expected this weekend.
Other states also are facing tumultuous weather, as thunderstorms laden with heavy rain prompted flood watches in Kansas and Arkansas and flash flood warnings in Missouri.
Meanwhile, a winter storm prompted weather warnings in the Pacific Northwest, including a blizzard warning in Montana. Parts of New Mexico and southern Colorado also faced winter weather conditions.
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