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Mesoscale Discussion 2102 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0110 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024 Areas affected...southern Lower Michigan into Indiana and northwestern Ohio Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 241810Z - 242015Z Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent SUMMARY...Local risk for a couple of strong gusts and marginal hail, and possibly a brief tornado or two, is expected to evolve across the southern Lower Michigan/Indiana/northwestern Ohio vicinity this afternoon. Isolated/marginal nature of risk may preclude the need for WW issuance, but we will continue to monitor evolution. DISCUSSION...Latest visible satellite imagery shows cloud cover decreasing slightly ahead of a mid-level cyclonic circulation moving northeastward across the area. This, combined with associated/cool temperatures aloft and modest afternoon heating has resulted in development of 500 to 1000 J/kg mixed-layer CAPE. Within the zone of broad/background ascent, some convective increase is noted over the past hour, with an associated uptick in lightning. This trend should continue over the next couple of hours -- likely resulting in a few relatively vigorous/low-topped storms which may prove capable of producing marginal hail and a strong gust or two. A brief tornado or two will also be possible, particularly across southern Lower Michigan and northern Indiana where low-level flow is backed/east-southeasterly near and north of a weak warm front. At this time, overall risk is expected to remain localized -- too isolated for serious WW consideration. However, we will continue to monitor short-term trends across this area that could warrant reconsideration of the need for a watch. ..Goss/Guyer.. 09/24/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...ILN...IWX...GRR...IND...LOT... LAT...LON 41688728 42498604 42418538 41878439 41148428 39698516 39278735 39928710 40898740 41688728 |
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