Mesoscale Discussion 0923 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0115 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024 Areas affected...eastern Nebraska and north-central Kansas...eastward to western Iowa and northwestern Missouri Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 297... Valid 240615Z - 240815Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 297 continues. SUMMARY...A line of strong storms continues moving eastward across eastern Nebraska and north-central Kansas, where severe risk -- primarily in the form of damaging wind gusts -- continues. New storms developing east of the convective line bear watching. DISCUSSION...Latest radar loop shows a well-organized line of convection advancing steadily eastward across eastern Nebraska and adjacent northern Kansas. While occasional mesoscale circulations within the line imply brief tornado potential, the main risk with this convection remains damaging winds. Storms are nearing the southeastern portion of the WW, which will likely prompt new WW issuance eastward toward/across the Middle Missouri Valley. In addition, warm-advection-driven convective development is occurring, from northwestern Iowa southward to northwestern Missouri. It remains unclear as to what degree this developing convection will pose severe risk, given a weakly stable boundary layer, and associated/elevated nature of the convection. At this time, isolated hail appears to be the primary risk, but given the current trends with respect to the increasing coverage of storms, we will continue to monitor for potential necessity for WW issuance well ahead of the Nebraska storms. ..Goss.. 05/24/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...DMX...EAX...FSD...OAX...TOP...GID... LAT...LON 39569891 40319823 41709781 42549707 42999631 42879466 41979371 40549287 39539314 39329503 39569891