MD 0803 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH POSSIBLE FOR WESTERN TEXAS
Mesoscale Discussion 0803
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0158 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
Areas affected…western Texas
Concerning…Severe potential…Watch possible
Valid 161858Z – 162100Z
Probability of Watch Issuance…60 percent
SUMMARY…Threat of large hail and damaging wind to continue through
the afternoon/evening. A watch will be possible in the next couple
of hours.
DISCUSSION…Thunderstorm and supercell activity has increased
across portions of eastern New Mexico into western Texas. Reports of
hail up to 1.75″ have been noted with storms near Synder, TX.
Visible satellite shows continued development of cumulus across this
region, with additional thunderstorm development expected through
the afternoon.
The environment in this region is characterized by MLCAPE 1000-1500
J/kg and 40-45 kts of deep layer shear. Forecast soundings across
this region depict steep lapse rates throughout the profile. The VAD
profile from MAF shows a largely linear and elongated hodograph.
Temperatures have warmed into the mid 70s to 80s with dew points in
the upper 50s. Given these parameters, further development through
the afternoon/evening will likely be capable of very large hail and
damaging winds. A watch may be needed to encompass this threat this
afternoon.
..Thornton/Thompson.. 05/16/2024
…Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product…
ATTN…WFO…SJT…LUB…MAF…ABQ…EPZ…
LAT…LON 30660153 30620118 31510067 32020038 32740005 33060007
33250081 33340115 33530194 33760374 33850507 33530522
33320530 32750537 31950494 31190277 31150267 30660153
