Subj : MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 1078 To : wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu From : COD Weather Processor Date : Thu Jun 15 2023 19:53:44 ACUS11 KWNS 151953 SWOMCD SPC MCD 151953=20 TXZ000-152200- Mesoscale Discussion 1078 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0253 PM CDT Thu Jun 15 2023 Areas affected...Northwest TX/TX Big Country into North and Central TX Concerning...Severe potential...Watch likely=20 Valid 151953Z - 152200Z Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent SUMMARY...Supercells capable of significant severe, including giant hail greater than 3" in diameter and gusts to 80 mph, are possible this afternoon and evening. DISCUSSION...Visible satellite imagery shows cirrus streaming from west TX northeastward into north TX, indicative of a corridor of strong mid/upper-level flow. Some cumulus has started to build beneath these higher clouds, amid both air mass destabilization and lift provided by both surface convergence and the glancing influence of the shortwave trough moving into the TX Panhandle. The character of cumulus field and recent mesoanalysis suggest that some convective inhibition remains in place, but this should erode shortly as heating continues. The environment across the region represents a rare combination of robust buoyancy and intense vertical shear. Recent mesoanalysis estimates MLCAPE of 3000 to 4000 J/kg amid effective bulk shear of 65 kt. Rapid intensification into intense discrete supercells is anticipated once thunderstorm initiation occurs. All severe hazards are possible, including giant hail (greater than 3" in diameter) and strong wind gusts to 80 mph. Tornadoes cannot be completely ruled out, but modest low-level shear and high LCLs suggest a somewhat lower probability of occurrence. ...Mosier/Thompson.. 06/15/2023 ....Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!5gKLmA8-MzynUhFK92d8n15T_Ms2IwOk1_Pyb1YEAzBd850zAIXp2jCYQakkwtilx7g7GtubO= 3GLXu_5vMQrK7DEGaQ$ for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...FWD...OUN...EWX...SJT...LUB... LAT...LON 32110042 33290023 33519939 33499796 33009646 31139676 30859896 31320048 32110042=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) .