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Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 1768

Published Date and Time: 2024-07-31 14:40:04












Mesoscale Discussion 1768
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   Mesoscale Discussion 1768
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0138 PM CDT Wed Jul 31 2024

   Areas affected...central MN and far northwest WI

   Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 579...

   Valid 311838Z - 312015Z

   The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 579
   continues.

   SUMMARY...A well developed bow echo will continue to produce
   damaging gusts in the 60-80 mph range across west-central MN. This
   activity will likely remain severe into portions of
   northeast/east-central MN and perhaps far northwest WI, and a new
   severe thunderstorm watch will likely be needed downstream from WW
   579.

   DISCUSSION...A well developed bow echo is moving across west-central
   MN within a strongly unstable airmass characterized by dewpoints in
   the low 70s F and steep midlevel lapse rates. While vertical shear
   weakens with northward extent, latest mesoanalysis and region VWP
   data suggest effective shear magnitudes have increased across
   northeast/east-central MN. Furthermore, VWP data from KABR has
   measured rear-inflow around 55-70 kt between 3-6 km. Given favorable
   low-level moisture, strong instability and at least modestly
   favorable vertical shear, expect this bow echo will continue
   east/northeast and a downstream watch will likely be needed.

   ..Leitman.. 07/31/2024

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...DLH...MPX...FGF...ABR...

   LAT...LON   46539681 47369472 47269299 46629205 46149208 45789246
               45469365 45299505 45239639 45349678 45869706 46539681 


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