Tornado watch in effect for parts of Texas and Louisiana, thunderstorms to develop
A tornado watch was issued for the South, including parts of eastern Texas, northwestern Louisiana and much of Arkansas. A tornado watch was issued for portions of the South, including parts of eastern Texas, northwestern Louisiana and much of Arkansas on Monday. The tornado watch lasts until 9 p.m. local time, according to the National Weather Service. Strong to severe thunder storm s will develop across the region with the possibility of damaging winds, hail and a brief tornado risk overnight, putting 22 million Americans, from Texas to Tennessee, under alert. MORE: Winter storm bringing snow, ice and tornadoes, expected to wallop US this week Thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front making its way through southeast Texas late Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to the NWS. Severe storm watch for States in the U.S. South for the evening of Jan. 2, 2023. ABC News Additionally, the storms could also produce flash flooding through Monday night. Flood watches are in e...