Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 296

   Mesoscale Discussion 0296
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0925 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026

   Areas affected...East-central Ohio...western Pennsylvania

   Concerning...Tornado Watch 75...

   Valid 270225Z - 270330Z

   The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 75 continues.

   SUMMARY...The severe weather threat should gradually diminish after
   03z/11 pm EDT and, although an isolated strong/severe storm will
   remain possible, the overall threat is such that an additional watch
   is not anticipated.

   DISCUSSION...Isolated strong/severe storms were in progress at 0220z
   along the cold front across east-central OH and southwest PA, with a
   recent history of large hail and near severe gusts.  As the storms
   move southeast into a less favorable thermodynamic environment
   (MUCAPE less than 500 J/kg) after 03-04z, an overall weakening trend
   is expected.  Although a localized risk for a strong/severe storm
   may persist beyond the scheduled expiration of Tornado Watch 75 at
   03z, the risk is expected to remain confined in space and time, and
   an additional downstream watch is not expected.

   ..Bunting.. 03/27/2026

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

   ATTN...WFO...CTP...PBZ...RLX...CLE...ILN...

   LAT...LON   40318212 40528046 40517956 40477926 40277908 40047925
               39837969 39728015 39718052 39698124 39708176 39778194
               39978255 40268247 40318212 

   MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...UP TO 95 MPH
   MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...65-80 MPH
   MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...UP TO 1.25 IN