• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 1493

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/127 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Sat Jul 4 18:21:23 2026
    ACUS11 KWNS 041821
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 041820=20
    OKZ000-TXZ000-NMZ000-042115-

    Mesoscale Discussion 1493
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0120 PM CDT Sat Jul 04 2026

    Areas affected...parts of the Texas Panhandle into South
    Plains...far northwest Oklahoma...far east-central New Mexico

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

    Valid 041820Z - 042115Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent

    SUMMARY...Storms are likely to form before 21Z across the Texas
    Panhandle, and possibly extending into northwest Oklahoma and
    east-central New Mexico. Gusty winds will be likely, with a few
    gusts over 70 mph expected. Isolated marginal hail may occur as
    well.

    DISCUSSION...Strong heating persists within the surface trough, with
    towering CU already developing. Dewpoints are holding in the upper
    50s to lower 60s F in some areas, with boundary-layer moisture
    quality confirmed by substantial CU between CDS and PVW.

    Modified forecast soundings show very steep lapse rates through a
    deep layer, which will conditionally support robust updrafts this
    afternoon. Shear is weak, however, veering winds with height may
    support a few short-duration, southward-moving cells. Substantial
    outflow production is expected as storms increase in number, with
    severe outflow of 60-70 mph likely in spots. Some of the stronger
    cores may briefly produce marginal hail as well.

    ..Jewell/Hart.. 07/04/2026

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!5AdwGPgFcPR5jp5Jyw6zH6yisQZDNVF-JiG2XwvQOpL9N5ReByA6Y9vYHUxfAF3ZHruaK3dG7= _QTQIXg3_btFK-YPSM$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...OUN...LUB...AMA...MAF...ABQ...

    LAT...LON 33990168 33400337 33630380 34060388 34270357 35160206
    35800117 36739993 36699964 36439949 35059993 34510041
    33990168=20

    MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...65-80 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.00-1.75 IN


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    * Origin: Capitol City Weather Station (1:2320/127)