Mesoscale Discussion 1058 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0703 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024 Areas affected...Portions of West Texas Concerning...Tornado Watch 344...345... Valid 290003Z - 290130Z The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 344, 345 continues. SUMMARY...The threat of large hail near 2-3" in diameter, severe wind gusts, and perhaps a tornado or two will continue across portions of West Texas through sunset. DISCUSSION...A few discrete supercells from west of Lubbock to just southeast of Tahoka will continue to progress east and southeastward through the early evening hours. Several large hail reports have been noted with these thunderstorms, with nearly a 5" hail stone observed northwest of Levelland. The environment remains favorable for supercells, and specifically large hail, given steep mid-level lapse rates of 8-8.5 C/km, and westerly deep effective shear of 60-70 kt via the MAF & LBB VAD profilers. However, as the evening progresses, maximum hail sizes should decrease with waning buoyancy. ..Barnes.. 05/29/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...SJT...LUB...MAF... LAT...LON 32940245 33330266 33860281 33930248 34070192 34030136 33670001 33020004 32390079 32400194 32940245