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NWS issues tornado warnings in Oklahoma and Texas

Condados de Cimarron, Texas, Hartley e Oldham, Estados Unidos · Updated Nov 2, 2026, 2:28 AM (UTC−3) · First recorded Nov 2, 2026, 2:28 AM (UTC−3)

What happened

The United States National Weather Service issued two tornado warnings. The warnings cover counties in Oklahoma and Texas and were scheduled to end at 11:45 p.m. local time as reported.

When: November 1, 2026, at 11:18 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. CST; valid until 11:45 p.m. CST

Why it matters

An official tornado warning requires people in the indicated areas to seek immediate protection. The data do not report damage, casualties, or confirmation of a tornado on the ground.

Impact on Brazil: Not identified

No impact has been identified for Brazil or Brasília/Federal District. The immediate risk is restricted to the warned areas in the United States.

What changed

Two official tornado warnings were issued for counties in Oklahoma and Texas.

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Possible scenarios

Scenarios are conditional possibilities, not predictions.

A — Stabilization
Supporting evidence: The warnings end without reports of significant damage.
Still unknown: There is no information about confirmed tornadoes on the ground.
Would make it more likely: The NWS ends the warnings without further incidents.
Would weaken it: The warnings are extended or expanded.
Practical consequences: A gradual return to normal conditions in the affected areas.
B — Limited worsening
Supporting evidence: The storm causes isolated damage in part of the warned counties.
Still unknown: The extent of possible damage and local disruptions.
Would make it more likely: Official reports of damage to trees, structures, or power lines.
Would weaken it: No incidents occur after the storm passes.
Practical consequences: Local disruptions and emergency services activity.
C — Significant worsening
Supporting evidence: New warnings are issued or a tornado causes widespread damage.
Still unknown: The path, intensity, and exposed population.
Would make it more likely: A local emergency, rescues, or extensive damage are officially confirmed.
Would weaken it: The warnings end without confirmation of severe impacts.
Practical consequences: Risk to life, displacement, and prolonged disruptions in the affected areas.

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