Subj : MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 1972 To : wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu From : COD Weather Processor Date : Sun Aug 17 2025 10:48:41 ACUS11 KWNS 171048 SWOMCD SPC MCD 171048=20 SDZ000-NDZ000-171215- Mesoscale Discussion 1972 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0548 AM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025 Areas affected...South-central/southeast ND into northeast SD Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 597... Valid 171048Z - 171215Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 597 continues. SUMMARY...Some threat for localized strong to severe gusts may continue through dawn. DISCUSSION...A bowing MCS has evolved across south-central ND into north-central SD. While this MCS appears relatively well organized, recent observed wind gusts have generally been subsevere, potentially due to relatively cool/stable near-surface conditions and the lack of a stronger cold pool. The well defined MCV associated with this system, favorable downstream buoyancy (with MUCAPE of 2000-3000 J/kg), and a modest southeasterly low-level jet should help to maintain this MCS as it moves northeastward through dawn. Strong to locally severe gusts and perhaps isolated hail may still accompany this MCS, especially where preceding storms get absorbed into the primary convective line.=20 The need for eventual downstream watch issuance is uncertain, given the relative lack of severe gusts thus far, but trends will continue to be monitored for an uptick in severe-wind potential. ...Dean/Hart.. 08/17/2025 ....Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!-Tin67ZRdhOSaEEFm5JOdbfZKfKtdIGTK1kqluJKpj2DLOVUFPeTpu-O-uMtkFTF2dEntY94A= Uy20vywopvVsIv0ndk$ for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...FGF...FSD...ABR...BIS... LAT...LON 46690087 46800119 47080087 47140023 47219933 46959825 46429759 45969747 44829775 44429819 44209957 45899985 46310004 46690087=20 MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...UP TO 1.25 IN =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 3.28-Linux * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .