• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0574

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Tue Apr 30 18:06:10 2024
    ACUS11 KWNS 301806
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 301805=20
    IAZ000-MOZ000-NEZ000-301930-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0574
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0105 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

    Areas affected...portions of eastern Nebraska far northeastern
    Kansas...western Iowa and northwest Missouri

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

    Valid 301805Z - 301930Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

    SUMMARY...Isolated storm development is possible by 19-20z across
    parts of eastern NE and far northeast KS. Initially supercells may
    support a risk for all hazards.

    DISCUSSION...As of 1800 UTC, visible imagery showed deepening
    cumulus towers east of a weak surface cyclone across portions of
    eastern NE and northern KS. Signs of subtle forcing for ascent are
    beginning to overspread this regional ahead of a low-amplitude
    shortwave trough over western NE. Amidst increasing ascent and
    strong diurnal heating, remaining MLCINH is rapidly eroding.
    Observational trends and Hi-res model guidance indicate isolated
    storm development is possible as early as 19-20z across parts of
    eastern NE and far northern KS. Upper 50s to low 60s F surface
    dewpoints and steep mid-level lapse rates are supporting MLCAPE of
    1500-2000 J/kg. Given the potential for strong updrafts,
    organization into initial supercells is expected with 40-50 kt of
    effective shear observed on area VADs. Isolated storms will be
    capable of large to very large hail and damaging wind gusts
    initially. Tornadoes will also be possible, especially near the warm
    front farther east and south, where lower cloud bases and stronger
    low-level shear are favored.

    While the initial storm mode is expected to be primarily
    supercellular, the surface cold front will impinge on the western
    warm sector later this afternoon. The increase in linear forcing and
    additional storm development through the afternoon suggests storm
    interactions may favor upscale growth into short line segments and
    clusters with time. While, there is some uncertainty on storm mode,
    a tornado watch is likely this afternoon.

    ..Lyons/Hart.. 04/30/2024

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!9JgAGYu-VHNRFoPkQM3JLRhdP3MEVKteUGAgntR2DMd-dvLH0xfSfm63iYWZSe6STBx3rB_jb= OamPpyXOux5Z0LftsU$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...DMX...EAX...FSD...OAX...GID...

    LAT...LON 41959701 42469631 42469550 42359453 42219392 41989340
    41619319 41189322 40779364 40549435 40359649 40179724
    40399761 40569757 41959701=20


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