NWS Warns of Tornado Risk Tonight Across 4 Major U.S. States

The National Weather Service has issued an urgent tornado watch for four major U.S. states on Tuesday night.

Tornadoes are expected to hit parts of four states Tuesday evening. A tornado watch has been issued until 11 p.m. C.T. on Tuesday.

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The National Weather Service has issued a watch for four major U.S. states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri.

So far on Tuesday, five tornado watches have been issued.

“With one Tornado Watch already issued today (Texas) and more likely to come, NOW is the time to think about what to do if a Tornado Warning is issued for your area. You know to take shelter immediately if your area receives a Tornado Warning. But what makes a good shelter? Take the time now to figure out your options and make sure you’re Weather-Ready,” the NWS warned.