• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0580

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/107 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Mon Apr 27 23:36:17 2026
    ACUS11 KWNS 272336
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 272335=20
    ALZ000-TNZ000-MSZ000-ARZ000-280130-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0580
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0635 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

    Areas affected...northern Mississippi into northwest Alabama

    Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible=20

    Valid 272335Z - 280130Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent

    SUMMARY...Attempts at convective initiation continue across northern Mississippi. Weak forcing for ascent casts uncertainty on the
    likelihood and coverage of severe storms, but the convective
    environment will support intense convection if it can become
    sustained.

    DISCUSSION...Several attempts at convective initiation have been
    noted across northern MS over the past 1-2 hours. However, weak
    forcing for ascent and residual capping (noted in satellite imagery
    and regional ACARs soundings) has precluded sustained deep
    convection so far. Nonetheless, recent attempts have shown colder
    cloud-top temperatures and higher VIL values compared to previous
    attempts as well as occasional lightning strikes. These trends
    suggests that the probability for sustained convection may be
    increasing.=20

    If deep convection can become established, it will mature within an
    environment featuring around 2000 J/kg MLCAPE, effective shear near
    40 knots, and 150-250 m2/s2 0-1 km SRH (per regional VWPs). This thermodynamic/kinematic parameter space will likely support
    supercells capable of very large hail and tornadoes. Convective
    trends will continue to be monitored, and watch issuance may be
    needed if sustained convection appears eminent.

    ..Moore/Mosier.. 04/27/2026

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!7XqdGtfXjsq2l1jwJ1kjCBk3Z4hFRAT8Mw5RYtBidQJGabhQGkzQ97L-BWbIJvEHYf_-6kTlw= vKX8DgizXhIfuk33wA$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...OHX...BMX...HUN...MEG...JAN...LZK...

    LAT...LON 33209038 33319088 33479104 33819115 34229107 34729082
    34889050 34959032 35018760 34878726 34508702 34088706
    33668724 33378768 33178845 33108949 33209038=20

    MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...100-125 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...2.00-3.50 IN


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