ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL ACUS11 KWNS 272221 SPC MCD 272221 KYZ000-INZ000-TNZ000-ILZ000-MOZ000-ARZ000-280015- Mesoscale Discussion 0774 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0521 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021 Areas affected...parts of northeast Arkansas...western Tennessee...southeast Missouri...southern Illinois...southwest Indiana...western Kentucky Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 272221Z - 280015Z Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent SUMMARY...An increase in thunderstorm coverage is expected as a line of storms approaches from the west. While a couple of damaging gusts and perhaps marginally severe hail may accompany some of the stronger storms, the severe threat is expect to remain sparse enough to withhold a WW issuance at this time. DISCUSSION...A relatively organized squall line is in progress across parts of southern IL into northeast AR as shown by the latest MRMS mosaic radar data. While portions of the squall have shown well developed structures over the past couple of hours (i.e. 30 dBZ echo tops exceeding 40 kft), the storms are approaching a less unstable/sheared airmass, characterized by 500-1000 J/kg MLCAPE and effective bulk shear mainly under 35 kts. While the present CAPE/shear parameter space supports sustenance of the approaching MCS with some gusty wind/hail potential, the overall coverage of severe gusts/hail is expected to remain too sparse in coverage and intensity to warrant the issuance of a WW at this time. ..Squitieri/Edwards.. 05/27/2021 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...LMK...OHX...IND...PAH...MEG...LZK... LAT...LON 35819098 36579061 37458960 37948886 38618747 38748660 38528598 37988572 37388606 36858666 36438742 35978818 35468887 35328953 35259026 35819098 NNNN