Mesoscale Discussion 1248 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0130 AM CDT Mon Jun 22 2026 Areas affected...portions of central and southern Oklahoma Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 372... Valid 220630Z - 220830Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 372 continues. SUMMARY...An intense bow echo will continue moving rapidly southeast across central Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma City metro, and into south-central Oklahoma through 3:30 am CDT. Significant severe wind gusts, with peak winds between 85 and 100 mph, are likely. DISCUSSION...An intense bow echo, with a well-organized rear-inflow jet, continues moving rapidly southeast at around 45 mph, with a history of significant severe gusts exceeding 100 mph. The environment downstream of this convective system remains supportive of a continued significant severe wind event, with a very moist air mass contributing to MUCAPE in excess of 3000 J/kg and moderate west/northwest mid-level flow. Latest hi-res guidance supports the scenario of an intense bowing complex moving through central Oklahoma through 3:30 am CDT/0830z, with some increase in the lateral extent of the strong winds as the cold pool expands. In addition to widespread severe winds, the environment will continue to support short-lived leading edge circulations and an attendant tornado risk. ..Bunting.. 06/22/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...TSA...OUN... LAT...LON 35399850 35559831 35789786 36159759 36139741 35779655 35459625 34879617 34529659 34489702 34519755 34789810 35069838 35319858 35399850 MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...85-110 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...85-100 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.00-1.75 IN
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