Mesoscale Discussion 0275
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0908 AM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024

   Areas affected...Middle TX Coastal Plain

   Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 57...

   Valid 211408Z - 211545Z

   The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 57
   continues.

   SUMMARY...Thunderstorms capable of hail remain possible over the
   Middle Texas Coastal Plain for the next few hours.

   DISCUSSION...Elevated thunderstorms have persisted for the past few
   hours over the Middle TX Coast amid continued warm-air advection and
   modest buoyancy. Vertical shear is strong enough for rotating
   updrafts, and a few stronger, more organized updrafts have been
   noted embedded within the larger precipitation field. The best
   environment is currently just offshore, as evidenced by the
   supercell ongoing offshore about 40 miles south of Palacios. Even
   so, potential still exists for a few updrafts strong enough to
   produce hail over the next few hours.

   ..Mosier.. 03/21/2024

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...HGX...CRP...EWX...

   LAT...LON   28399755 28999723 29579677 29709593 29329543 28599557
               27909631 28119740 28399755