• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0340

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 21:51:55
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    ACUS11 KWNS 292151
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 292151=20
    OKZ000-TXZ000-292315-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0340
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0451 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

    Areas affected...Western Oklahoma...Northwest/West-Central Texas

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

    Valid 292151Z - 292315Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent

    SUMMARY...Scattered strong/severe thunderstorms are expected to
    initiate along the dryline. Wind/hail are the primary concerns.

    DISCUSSION...Strong boundary-layer heating has contributed to
    near-dry adiabatic lapse rate in the lowest 4km across west TX into
    western OK where surface temperatures have soared into the lower
    90s. Thickening cu field is currently noted along the eastern edge
    of this steep lapse-rate plume trailing to near I-20 north of BPG.
    Showers are gradually increasing across western OK and 700mb cooling
    is expected to remove remaining inhibition for deep, robust
    convection. Latest thinking is scattered strong/severe thunderstorms
    will develop along the dryline over the next few hours, initially
    high-based, but with time potentially becoming near-surface based as
    convection encounters increasingly moist low levels (~60F surface
    dew points). Strong mid-level height falls/forcing will contribute
    to an upward-evolving, broken squall line that will advance toward
    the I-35 corridor across OK late this evening, a bit later in
    north-central TX. Locally damaging winds and perhaps some hail are
    the primary concern.

    ..Darrow/Guyer.. 03/29/2022

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!u9h2TFfEmJN4pnsQAkJw0I7JpcgUR2TFiicl1PQYsQ2ZWTh4TV2Yd81FjlaM1QwlrEvmL5Q2$=
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    ATTN...WFO...FWD...OUN...SJT...LUB...

    LAT...LON 31709981 31610068 33949986 35659935 36479892 35959786
    33309876 31709981=20



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  • From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Saturday, March 25, 2023 15:51:10
    ACUS11 KWNS 251551
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 251550=20
    PAZ000-WVZ000-OHZ000-KYZ000-251715-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0340
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    1050 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023

    Areas affected...portions of southern and eastern Ohio into extreme
    northern West Virginia and far western Pennsylvania

    Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible=20

    Valid 251550Z - 251715Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent

    SUMMARY...Severe potential should gradually increase through the day
    in association with an eastward-progressing frontal band of
    convection. Damaging gusts appear to be the main threat, though a
    tornado or instance of marginally severe hail cannot be ruled out.
    Conditions are being monitored for the need of a WW.

    DISCUSSION...A 992 mb, centered over south-central Lower MI,
    continues to meander toward the north-northeast while deepening as a
    100+ kt 500 mb jet streak overspreads the eastern OH Valley.
    Coincidentally, ample diurnal heating with rapidly clearing skies is contributing to destabilization of the boundary layer, with 0-3 km
    lapse rates already reaching 7-8 C/km (per 15Z mesoanalysis). The
    increasing deep-layer ascent and buoyancy is likely contributing to
    a strengthening band of low-topped convection located ahead of a
    surface cold front across western OH (MRMS mosaic radar imagery
    shows 18-30 dBZ echoes reaching 20-25 kft, with lightning flashes
    already evident).=20

    Modest low-level moisture (surface dewpoints barely reaching 50 F)
    amid relatively cool tropospheric temperatures suggests that MLCAPE
    profiles will be thin/short, perhaps barely exceeding 500 J/kg. As
    such, storms should remain low topped through the day. However, a
    50+ kt southwesterly low-level jet overspread by the 100+ kt 500 mb
    jet is supporting very strong unidirectional speed shear. Very long
    hodographs with modest low-level curvature (evident in forecast
    soundings and regional VADs) suggest that several strong,
    potentially damaging gusts are possible, and that a tornado or brief
    instance of hail cannot be ruled out.=20

    Area will be upgraded to a Category 2/Slight Risk in the 1630Z
    Convective Outlook, and will be monitored for the need of a WW.

    ..Squitieri/Hart.. 03/25/2023

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!-zZEAD3RK8gS3ePE_byIfafQ9mvU5GhS-d0r9xSigBWHrX-iGBllNdOpi7voKO5Uy2W943k9U= MH9THaIWq7jbWDgSLE$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...PBZ...RLX...CLE...ILN...

    LAT...LON 38588354 38768366 39428364 39948334 40738245 41278140
    41488064 41448052 41388014 41117982 40697965 40297975
    39828016 39248097 38798168 38508243 38368325 38588354=20


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  • From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 09:56:30
    ACUS11 KWNS 020956
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 020955=20
    KYZ000-OHZ000-INZ000-021130-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0340
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0455 AM CDT Tue Apr 02 2024

    Areas affected...southern Indiana...northern Kentucky and southwest
    Ohio

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

    Valid 020955Z - 021130Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

    SUMMARY...Severe thunderstorm potential is expected through late
    morning across parts of northern Kentucky, southern Indiana and
    southwest Ohio. Damaging gusts and a tornado or two will be possible
    with this activity and a watch will likely be needed in the next
    hour.

    DISCUSSION...Upstream convection across southern IL/western KY into
    southwest IN will continue to spread generally east this morning.
    While instability remains modest across the region, strong vertical
    shear is present and favorable for continued organized convection.
    An increase in lightning trends across southern IL and the
    background CAPE/shear environment suggest this activity will
    continue within the vicinity of an effective outflow/stationary
    front draped across southern IL/IN/southwest OH. Damaging gusts will
    be possible with generally linear/bowing storm mode. However,
    enlarged, curved low-level hodographs and 0-1 km SRH greater than
    200 m2/s2 suggest some tornado risk also will accompany this
    activity. A tornado watch downstream from WW 72 will likely be
    needed in the next hour. It should be noted that additional severe
    potential will overspread this same area again later this afternoon.

    ..Leitman/Smith.. 04/02/2024

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!9b5EV_pk13qd3J2V2u9X2i18y9BEPKHZfhgfNy4ZhkzcwjS3_sT6Q1yAASB7Xtsx1pJcQFN7S= 0xiXWR-zfZRca_HCy0$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...JKL...ILN...LMK...IND...PAH...

    LAT...LON 38348725 38448684 38658611 39188463 39148416 38848386
    38378367 38128378 37938425 37778548 37748687 37798731
    38348725=20


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