ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL
ACUS11 KWNS 040028 
SPC MCD 040028 
NEZ000-KSZ000-040200-

Mesoscale Discussion 0621
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0728 PM CDT Fri May 03 2024

Areas affected...Parts of south-central Nebraska and north-central
Kansas

Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 181...

Valid 040028Z - 040200Z

The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 181
continues.

SUMMARY...An organized line of storms could produce 60-75 mph gusts
as it moves south-southeast.

DISCUSSION...An organized line segment has developed in western
Nebraska and moved southeast along  moisture gradient. Measured
winds of 61 and 63 mph were reported near North Platte. Recent
surface observations from Holdrege, NE showed the dewpoint jumping
from 51 to 55 F in the last hour. Other ASOS/KS Mesonet observations
show upper 50s to low 60s F dewpoints that may try and push
northwestward this evening. Given the organization of the line and
the theta-e gradient, this activity will likely continue for the
next few hours with aid from the low-level jet. The observed 00Z OAX
and TOP soundings showed capping/low-level drier air making the
eastward extent of this threat uncertain. Wind gusts of 60-75 mph
appear possible with this line of storms. Small to marginally severe
hail may also occur, but should be more isolated given the linear
mode.

..Wendt.. 05/04/2024

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

ATTN...WFO...OAX...TOP...GID...LBF...GLD...

LAT...LON   40320143 40890074 40950071 40859916 40689800 40489735
            40249727 39939741 39559797 39509849 39679983 39900081
            40320143 

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