• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0786

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Monday, May 16, 2022 18:23:41
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    ACUS11 KWNS 161823
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 161823=20
    DEZ000-MDZ000-VAZ000-DCZ000-WVZ000-162030-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0786
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0123 PM CDT Mon May 16 2022

    Areas affected...Northeast VA...Much of MD...Delmarva Peninsula

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

    Valid 161823Z - 162030Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

    SUMMARY...Increasing thunderstorm coverage and intensity is
    anticipated this afternoon. The strongest of these storms will be
    capable of damaging wind gusts and hail, and a watch will likely be
    needed to cover these hazards.

    DISCUSSION...Visible satellite imagery has shown decreasing cloud
    cover over the past hour or so, as the preceding area of showers and thunderstorms moves quickly northeastward. Temperatures are warming
    quickly as skies clear, with recent observations showing upper
    70s/low 80s in northern VA. This warming trend is expected to
    continue, with the air mass further destabilizing as it does. Ascent
    attendant to the approaching shortwave coupled with broad low-level
    confluence along and ahead of the cold front should result in
    thunderstorm development as convective inhibition decreases this
    afternoon.=20

    Combination of moderate buoyancy and shear across the region will
    support robust updrafts and likely a few supercells if the mode can
    remain discrete. Steep low-level lapse rates favor strong outflow
    with any robust storms. Hail also appears likely given the amount of
    buoyancy expected in place. Observational trends will be monitored
    closely and a watch will likely be needed across portions of the
    region this afternoon.

    ..Mosier/Grams.. 05/16/2022

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!5eUAxMS0g2xSSzsgtTUAIwUilyJU5GMw85fdY6ys9AQjRPHCPXo6__HMVT96ye9etK88rNzNS= U4GnhbwAAkNlrVOQP4$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...PHI...AKQ...LWX...

    LAT...LON 38987823 39307787 39557723 39537614 39197547 38777542
    38287582 37937679 37827754 37807821 38147881 38987823=20



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  • From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Saturday, May 13, 2023 17:01:39
    ACUS11 KWNS 131701
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 131701=20
    ILZ000-IAZ000-MOZ000-MNZ000-131900-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0786
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1201 PM CDT Sat May 13 2023

    Areas affected...Iowa into far northeast Missouri

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

    Valid 131701Z - 131900Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

    SUMMARY...T-storm coverage and intensity is expected during the
    18-20 UTC period across Iowa into far northeast Missouri. These
    storms will likely pose a risk for large hail, severe winds, and a
    few tornadoes. A watch will likely be needed to address this
    concern.

    DISCUSSION...Latest surface observations depict a warm front draped
    from northeast IA southeastward into far northeast MO. On the cool
    side of this boundary, eroding cloud cover has allowed for
    temperatures to begin warming into the low to mid 70s with further heating/destabilization expected through mid afternoon as clouds
    continue to slowly clear amid weak subsidence noted in low-level
    water-vapor imagery. Modified observed and forecast soundings across
    central to eastern IA suggest that while buoyancy profiles remain
    somewhat modest, the low-level warming is eroding mixed-layer
    inhibition. Initial convective initiation along the warm front,
    where mesoscale lift and diurnal warming is greatest, has been noted
    south of Des Moines over the past 20 minutes, lending credence to
    recent CAM solutions that hint at more widespread convective
    initiation within the next 2-3 hours.=20

    As thunderstorms develop, storm motions and deep-layer shear vectors
    orthogonal to the warm front should support initially discrete storm
    modes. VWP observations from KDMX (to the north of the front where
    low-level flow is backed to the southeast) show sufficient low-level
    curvature for around 100-150 m2/s2 0-1 km SRH. Forecast soundings
    hint that strong shear in the 1-6 km layer will favor elongated
    hodographs favorable for splitting supercells. Consequently,
    organized convection appears likely with an attendant large hail,
    severe wind, and tornado threat. The quality of destabilization (and subsequently the severe threat) becomes less certain with
    east/northeast extent; however, a watch will likely be needed to
    address the developing severe threat.

    ..Moore/Mosier.. 05/13/2023

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!_NMAzjRJj3ZVRgrnxAcYU2fN6ZNgOi-HE5GTbXxfiJOZIT60xkUvqayhB0HN12EKcxGGiE0Kg= AtJYZPBF1DzZUPsB8s$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...LSX...DVN...ARX...MPX...DMX...EAX...FSD...OAX...

    LAT...LON 41009087 40519106 40079137 39849204 39819267 40009300
    40419344 40909397 41439457 41969533 42359590 42589642
    42809651 43239639 43549609 43729567 43789530 43669446
    42449215 41519101 41009087=20


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