MD 0344 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 74… FOR PORTIONS OF WV
Mesoscale Discussion 0344
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0959 AM CDT Tue Apr 02 2024
Areas affected…Portions of WV
Concerning…Tornado Watch 74…
Valid 021459Z – 021630Z
The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 74 continues.
SUMMARY…A substantial severe wind threat (70-90+ mph gusts), along
with isolated tornadoes, will approach Charleston West Virginia and
vicinity through noon.
DISCUSSION…KHTS recently measured a significant severe wind gust
to 80 kt (92 mph) with a compact but well organized cluster
currently moving quickly eastward across parts of WV. Even though
the airmass across this region remains only weakly unstable, very
strong low-level and deep-layer shear is helping to compensate and
provide convective organization. Recent radar data from KRLX shows
enhanced inbound velocities embedded within the line that suggest
70-90+ mph wind gusts will likely continue to be a threat with this
line as it approaches the Charleston WV metro and vicinity over the
next hour (through noon EDT). In addition to this substantial
severe/damaging wind threat, isolated tornadoes embedded within the
line also appear possible given the strength of the low-level flow
and related shear.
..Gleason.. 04/02/2024
…Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product…
ATTN…WFO…RNK…RLX…JKL…
LAT…LON 38688203 38658123 38328078 37838091 37478126 37528198
37928258 38288217 38688203
