NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0309 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026
AREAS AFFECTED...portions of West Texas...the Texas Panhandle and
far southwestern Oklahoma
CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch possible
VALID 222009Z - 222215Z
PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...60 percent
SUMMARY...Thunderstorm initiation is likely over the next several
hours across portions of far eastern NM and West TX. A mix of multi
cells and transient supercells may pose a risk for DAMAGING WINDS
and hail. A WW is possible.
DISCUSSION...As of 20 UTC, regional visible imagery showed a
building cumulus field across portions of far eastern NM, West TX
and the ....... more