1. The Hook Echo Pattern on Radar The hook echo signature appears as a hook-shaped weather radar feature and stands as one of the classic hallmarks of tornado-producing supercells. The National Weather Service may consider the presence of a hook echo coinciding with a tornado vortex signature as sufficient to justify issuing a tornado warning.

Strong, dry winds enhance ingredients that could create widespread grassfires and wildfires in Kansas this week. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman tracks who has the highest fire danger.

Tornado Watch Until 9 p.m.: The tornado watch includes all counties in southeast Texas except Brazos, Madison and Burleson counties. Roses are red, violets are blue. Your weather team is tracking thunderstorms and a severe weather threat for you.