Mesoscale Discussion 0237
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0713 PM CST Thu Mar 02 2023

   Areas affected...southeastern Oklahoma southwestward into central
   Texas

   Concerning...Tornado Watch 55...

   Valid 030113Z - 030245Z

   The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 55 continues.

   SUMMARY...Risk for locally substantial damaging wind gusts and a few
   tornadoes will continue across the watch area.

   DISCUSSION...Latest radar loop shows a well-organized line of
   strong/severe storms extending from southeastern Oklahoma
   south-southwestward across the Texas Hill County.  With a very
   strong upper-level system centered near the southeastern New
   Mexico/Texas border, intense downstream flow aloft has contributed
   to numerous damaging wind gusts across northern and central Texas
   over the past hour or so -- including several measured gusts over 70
   mph.  As the line of storms continues moving eastward at around 40
   kt through northern and central Texas, potential for
   local/substantial wind gusts will continue.  In addition, risk for
   occasional tornadoes within the intense convective band will also
   continue -- which would heighten local risk for damage with these
   storms.

   ..Goss.. 03/03/2023

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

   ATTN...WFO...LZK...SHV...TSA...FWD...OUN...

   LAT...LON   31259780 32179749 34199618 34859440 33819451 33059471
               31949570 31139779 31259780