Subj : MESO: Nws Weather Prediction Center College Park Md To : wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu From : COD Weather Processor Date : Sat Nov 02 2024 04:19:49 AWUS01 KWNH 020419 FFGMPD TXZ000-NMZ000-020930- Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion 1111 NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 1219 AM EDT Sat Nov 02 2024 Areas affected...eastern NM into the western TX Panhandle Concerning...Heavy rainfall...Flash flooding possible Valid 020417Z - 020930Z SUMMARY...A flash flood threat is expected to increase across portions of eastern NM into the western TX Panhandle through 09Z. Rainfall rates of 1-2 in/hr are expected along with 6-hour totals 2-4 inches. DISCUSSION...Regional radar and GOES East infrared satellite imagery has shown an increasing coverage of scattered thunderstorms over southeastern NM, between CNM to just northwest of CVS since 03Z. Southeasterly low level moisture transport, as seen on CIRA Layered PW imagery below 700 mb, was contributing to increasing instability over southeastern NM into the southern TX Panhandle with 500-1500 J/kg MLCAPE on the 03Z SPC mesoanalysis co-located with the ongoing storms. 850 mb winds of 30-35 kt were observed via VAD wind data at KMAF with speed convergence and low level upslope helping to focus storms. Back to the west, an eastward moving upper level trough was observed over the southwestern U.S. with lift out ahead likely to increase thunderstorm potential across the southern High Plains through the remainder of the night. The past few runs of the RAP have supported 30-40 kt 850 mb winds broadening over the Permian Basin with 40+ kt forecast over the Pecos River Valley in western TX developing between 06-07Z. Continued moisture advection should allow MLCAPE to expand as well with 500-1500 J/kg becoming more widespread across southeastern NM into the western TX Panhandle through 08Z. While it is not yet clear precisely where, an axis of low level convergence oriented SW to NE or similar to the mean steering flow will become better defined tonight, likely allowing for repeating and occasional training of thunderstorms, capable of producing 1-2 in/hr rainfall rates. Expectations are for 3 to 6-hr totals of 2-4 inches which may result in localized flash flooding through 09Z from portions of southeastern/east-central NM into the western TX Panhandle. Otto ....Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov__;!!= DZ3fjg!57sdomWTh_bBJfA-P_ovTBj3LV_z286AyPyu1zucbTYPqUwm8Vu9YAUUBBZBE_ssU_Tm= MNhlia1Tm2xvM23pReqb1LE$ for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...ABQ...AMA...LUB...MAF... ATTN...RFC...ABRFC...WGRFC...NWC... LAT...LON 36400148 35040196 33620285 32730365 32320472=20 32910505 34380481 35300412 35980338 36360268=20 =20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=20=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 3.20-Linux * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .