• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0701

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Wed May 8 18:17:17 2024
    ACUS11 KWNS 081817
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 081816=20
    MOZ000-ARZ000-OKZ000-TXZ000-082045-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0701
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0116 PM CDT Wed May 08 2024

    Areas affected...much of eastern Oklahoma...western Arkansas...and
    far northeast Texas

    Concerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely=20

    Valid 081816Z - 082045Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

    SUMMARY...Scattered severe storms with very large hail and a few
    tornadoes (possibly strong) are expected by late afternoon from
    eastern Oklahoma into western Arkansas, and into parts of northern
    Texas.

    DISCUSSION...Visible satellite imagery as well as surface
    observations show a cold front extending from far southeast KS and
    northeast OK southward toward the Red River. Additionally, a dryline
    extends roughly from just west of the Metroplex southwestward
    towards Del Rio TX.

    A very moist and unstable air mass exists across the region, with
    MLCAPE of 3500-4000 J/kg common. Low-level convergence continues to
    increase along the boundaries, with winds gusting to 15-20 kt out of
    the west behind them.

    Effective deep-layer shear of 45-50 kt across the entire length of
    the boundaries, combined with the very strong instability will favor
    the development of scattered supercells, potentially producing 3-4"
    diameter hail by early evening. Tornadoes, a few of which may be
    strong, will also be possible given the tremendous thermodynamic
    energy, favorable storm mode, and sufficient 0-1 SRH over 100 m2/s2.

    ..Jewell/Smith.. 05/08/2024

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!9Mf2LCLvF-TQQBaEXoi2nHzRc1srjnMfGrJXOsNEHZwBDqV_L169236f6XHBNPQd4bhCVrJ6h= Uj3ITx5bCqw4KScXZE$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...LZK...SGF...SHV...TSA...FWD...OUN...

    LAT...LON 36299547 36729507 36949473 36999410 36959361 36879331
    36629325 36329333 35279388 33749495 33029562 32959630
    33249665 33939658 34979612 36299547=20


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