ACUS11 KWNS 151915
SWOMCD
SPC MCD 151915 COR
OKZ000-TXZ000-152045-
Mesoscale Discussion 1076
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0215 PM CDT Thu Jun 15 2023
Areas affected...Central/Eastern OK Panhandle...Western/Central
OK...Eastern TX Panhandle...Far Northwest TX
Concerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely=20
Valid 151915Z - 152045Z
CORRECTED FOR TYPO IN DISCUSSION
Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent
SUMMARY...Intense supercell thunderstorms capable of all severe
hazards, including giant hail, hurricane-force wind gusts, and
tornadoes, are expected across the region this afternoon and
evening.
DISCUSSION...Visible satellite imagery currently shows an expanding
cumulus field from the central/eastern OK Panhandle down through the
eastern TX Panhandle and into far northwest TX. Thus far, most of
the cumulus within this field have a relatively flat appearance,
with only a few pockets with more vertical development (i.e. over
far southwest OK/far northwest TX and central OK Panhandle). Recent mesoanalysis suggests some convective inhibition remains, which is
verified with the appearance of the cumulus field.=20
Continued air mass destabilization is anticipated, with the limited
convective inhibition likely eroding over the next hour. This
erosion of the inhibition coupled with forcing for ascent attendant
to the approaching shortwave trough, and additional mesoscale ascent
related to the low-level confluence over the region, will likely
result in convective initiation by 20Z (perhaps even sooner).=20
The air mass over the region represents a rare combination of
buoyancy and shear during any time of the year, but particularly mid
June. Forecast sounding suggest MLCAPE from 3000 to 4000 J/kg and
effective bulk shear from 60 to 70 kt when storms initiate. These
type of environment will result in intense supercells, capable of
all severe hazards, including giant hail (3"+ in diameter),
hurricane-force wind gusts, and tornadoes. The tornado potential may
be mitigated somewhat by the higher LCLs and relatively modest
low-level shear. However, given the overall character of the
environment, tornadic supercells cannot be ruled out.
..Mosier/Thompson.. 06/15/2023
...Please see
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!9T0CZf4llFQ_sc_X8InXq_aSOUIzKrwzFpS0zfOtcFgQEZlfBZLsOFNAJhDwp_txmOYiaJN6O= p8N2aIXZ7EVsCOyhUw$ for graphic product...
ATTN...WFO...FWD...OUN...LUB...AMA...
LAT...LON 35180048 36710153 36990125 36870012 35899812 34249711
33809804 33989945 34189999 34500019 35180048=20
=3D =3D =3D
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