• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0432

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Fri Apr 12 22:56:49 2024
    ACUS11 KWNS 122256
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 122256=20
    NCZ000-130100-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0432
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0556 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

    Areas affected...Southeast North Carolina

    Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely=20

    Valid 122256Z - 130100Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...5 percent

    SUMMARY...Weak convection will pose a damaging wind risk over the
    next 1-2 hours as storms approach the southeastern North Carolina
    coast. Watch issuance is not expected.

    DISCUSSION...Weak, shallow convection migrating eastward across
    southern NC has persisted over the past 1-2 hours despite a very
    marginal thermodynamic environment (MLCAPE generally near 250 J/kg
    or less per recent mesoanalyses and forecast soundings). This
    persistence is likely attributable to lift ahead of a subtle
    vorticity maximum. Despite the poor buoyancy, low-level warming has
    resulted in steep boundary-layer lapse rates up to 7-8 C/km, which
    is facilitating downward transfer of stronger mid-level flow.
    Surface observations have reported isolated severe winds (59 mph was
    recently measured at KFAY), with more frequent gusts around 35-50
    mph. While severe winds will likely be confined to very narrow
    swaths, the relatively more widespread 35-50 mph winds will pose a
    wind damage risk. The onset of nocturnal cooling in the coming hours
    will further limit convective intensity and should hinder efficient
    mixing, but favorable forcing for ascent may maintain poorly
    organized convection (and associated damaging wind threat) to the NC
    coast.

    ..Moore/Thompson.. 04/12/2024

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!_V50uk_cOWLBb4xPQLvBNh0WmNCmyn06k7L6qDMc_AbwF7QXJO1RaDE_Q7IRRyk3qMju3wj57= JlivickbzD7vy8ZXnM$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...MHX...RAH...ILM...

    LAT...LON 34377914 34667927 34977919 35247862 35497776 35557718
    35517645 35307620 35117641 34847676 34567724 34347762
    34147791 34107814 34287895 34377914=20


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