Subj : MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0917 To : wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu From : COD Weather Processor Date : Fri Jun 02 2023 15:35:13 ACUS11 KWNS 021535 SWOMCD SPC MCD 021534=20 TXZ000-NMZ000-021700- Mesoscale Discussion 0917 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1034 AM CDT Fri Jun 02 2023 Areas affected...Parts of the TX Panhandle and South Plains into extreme east-central NM Concerning...Severe potential...Watch likely=20 Valid 021534Z - 021700Z Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent SUMMARY...Severe storm development is possible late this morning, and will become increasingly likely this afternoon. An initial threat of large hail is expected, with an increasing threat of severe gusts and a couple of tornadoes expected to evolve over time. Watch issuance is likely. DISCUSSION...Convective initiation has recently been noted across Bailey County, TX, and also near Clovis, NM. Despite the early time of day and relatively widespread cloudiness, steep midlevel lapse rates and rich low-level moisture are already supporting MLCAPE of greater than 1500 J/kg, with larger MUCAPE available for slightly elevated updrafts. Storm coverage is expected to increase with time late this morning into the afternoon, as buoyancy continues to increase and large-scale ascent strengthens in advance of a shortwave mid/upper-level trough over the southern Rockies.=20 Moderate midlevel flow in advance of the shortwave trough is currently supporting effective shear of 30-40 kt, with some increase possible with time this afternoon, especially with southward extent across the South Plains. Convection that may be somewhat elevated this morning is expected to become surface-based with time, with additional development expected as MLCINH decreases. Several supercells may evolve by early afternoon, with an initial threat of very large hail and localized severe gusts. A modest increase in low-level shear/SRH may support the threat for a couple of tornadoes as well, especially if any intense supercells can become established this afternoon and remain discrete.=20 Watch issuance is likely by afternoon in order to address these threats, and may be needed as early as late morning if ongoing convection continues to increase. ...Dean/Grams.. 06/02/2023 ....Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!44HOzfsL9yQx9IPH0MWvpMh1eJI60_nHjQb0ukcXSxEoG7u_9WBmxajT4JloZxALfba89D94I= GarkPmYqqXmF6xC1hU$ for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...LUB...AMA...ABQ... LAT...LON 33380287 33830300 34160352 34800324 35860257 36360209 36310083 34640036 33690049 33090104 33020276 33380287=20 =3D =3D =3D To unsubscribe from WX-STORM and you already have a login, go to https://lists.illinois.edu and use the "Unsubscribe" link. Otherwise email Chris Novy at cnovy@cox.net and ask to be removed from WX-STORM. --- SBBSecho 3.14-Linux * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .