ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL
ACUS11 KWNS 020120 
SPC MCD 020120 
OKZ000-TXZ000-020245-

Mesoscale Discussion 0333
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0820 PM CDT Mon Apr 01 2024

Areas affected...much of central OK into northern TX

Concerning...Tornado Watch 65...

Valid 020120Z - 020245Z

The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 65 continues.

SUMMARY...The severe threat continues across Tornado Watch 65. All
severe hazards remain a concern, including with new storms
developing over southwestern into central OK. Temporal extensions of
the ongoing watch may be needed for central into northeast OK.

DISCUSSION...New convective development is underway across
southwestern into central OK in the wake of earlier storms. These
newer storms are forming immediately ahead of the cold front and are
progressing toward a modestly buoyant airmass (characterized by
1000-2000 J/kg MLCAPE). The 00Z observed sounding from OUN depicted
a cooling boundary layer, but with steep lapse rates aloft. The
associated observed hodograph showed sizeable low-level curvature
and mid-level elongation, which would support possible supercell
development accompanied by a threat for damaging gusts, large hail,
and perhaps a couple of tornadoes. 

As such, portions of Tornado Watch 65 over central into northeast OK
will need to be extended in time to address the severe threat with
storms developing in southwestern OK. Farther southeast, a new WW
issuance will be needed to address the severe threat later this
evening.

..Squitieri.. 04/02/2024

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

ATTN...WFO...TSA...FWD...OUN...SJT...

LAT...LON   33449932 34639884 35829770 36819611 36899533 36559512
            35449535 34759561 33759632 33329707 33059840 33449932 

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