MD 0260 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 53… FOR CENTRAL GULF COAST VICINITY
Mesoscale Discussion 0260
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0256 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024
Areas affected…central Gulf Coast vicinity
Concerning…Severe Thunderstorm Watch 53…
Valid 151956Z – 152130Z
The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 53
continues.
SUMMARY…Isolated hail and strong gusts remain possible across far
southeast Louisiana into southern Alabama and the western Florida
Panhandle the next few hours.
DISCUSSION…Convection continues this afternoon along a surging
cold front/outflow boundary. The boundary has surged southeast a bit
quicker than previously anticipated, resulting in slightly more
elevated convection. Nevertheless, favorable thermodynamics and
moderate vertical shear have been sufficient for organized
convection. A few stronger cells have occasionally shows MRMS MESH
to around 1.25 inches. Gusts to around 60 mph also will be possible,
especially across southeast Louisiana where the front is quickly
shifting southeast. General trends are expected to persist for
another few hours into late afternoon/early evening across WW 53.
..Leitman.. 03/15/2024
…Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product…
ATTN…WFO…FFC…TAE…BMX…MOB…JAN…LIX…
LAT…LON 30998970 31798628 32138497 31228511 30638561 30108646
29808851 29458973 29469055 29569105 29999090 30279022
30998970
