Storm Chasers Keeping an Eye on Severe Weather in Wichita Falls

April through June is when storm season really gets going in Wichita Falls and it looks like the first day of April could get interesting tonight.

This morning I was putting in the forecast from KFDX and Noah Trombley was talking about the potential for some severe weather in the overnight hours around 1AM on Wednesday morning. You can listen to his forecast below.

Sounds like high wind gusts tonight, with a severe storm possibly forming. It's always important to have a plan in place for when severe weather strikes. It looks like the storm chasing community is taking note of Wichita Falls tonight as well.

Wichita Falls does have a good chance of rain this coming Friday, but don't expect that much rainfall with this storm tonight. Around 20% of the Wichita Falls area is expected to get rain tonight. We will wait and see how bad it actually gets.

Stay safe tonight and always remember to have a plan in place before severe weather strikes. The City of Wichita Falls recommends you do the following to be prepared.

Be Weather-Ready: Check the forecast regularly to see if you're at risk for severe weather. Listen to local news or check the Norman National Weather Service webpage to stay informed about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings.
Sign up for WichitaFalls CodeRED: The number one way to receive an emergency alert from Wichita Falls OEM and NWS is through a CodeRED message. Visit Emergency Alerts for more information on how to sign up and keep your information up to date.
Know What to Do: When a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued know what to do and where to go in your building.
Build or Re-Stock Your Kit: Have critical items to help you survive before help arrives. During large-scale disasters, help could be delayed.
Create a Communications Plan: Have a family plan that includes an emergency meeting place and related information. Pick a safe room in your home such as a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. Get more ideas for a plan at: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
Practice Your Plan: Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if a damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Make sure all members of your family know to go there when severe thunderstorm warnings are issued. Don't forget pets if time allows.

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