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Mesoscale Discussion 521
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   Mesoscale Discussion 0521
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   1230 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

   Areas affected...Texas South Plains and Northwest Texas vicinity

   Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 135...

   Valid 260530Z - 260730Z

   The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 135
   continues.

   SUMMARY...Severe risk continues across WW 135.

   DISCUSSION...A cluster of strong/severe storms is currently moving
   across the Texas South Plains region, per recent radar composite
   loop.  The convection -- within a zone of QG ascent associated with
   a subtle short-wave trough moving out of eastern New Mexico -- is
   forecast to continue advancing northeastward across Northwest Texas
   toward the Red River Valley.

   Abundant (in excess of 2000 J/kg) CAPE is present across this area,
   atop a weakly stable boundary layer.  This, along with sufficient
   cloud-layer shear for organized/severe storms, suggests that risk
   for large hail will continue over the next several hours.  Locally
   damaging wind gusts will also be possible, particularly if
   convection expands to form an organized cold pool.

   ..Goss.. 04/26/2024

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

   ATTN...WFO...OUN...SJT...LUB...MAF...

   LAT...LON   31800227 32860192 34390035 34969944 33259906 32139978
               31660179 31800227 

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