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! SEVERE WEATHER WATCH: Thunderstorms expected across the Plains states this evening · Tornado watch in effect for parts of Oklahoma until 11:00 PM CDT · Coastal flood advisory along the Gulf coast · Stay tuned to your local NOAA Weather Radio ·

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