ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL
ACUS11 KWNS 031306 
SPC MCD 031306 
MSZ000-031430-

Mesoscale Discussion 0243
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0706 AM CST Fri Mar 03 2023

Areas affected...portions of central MS

Concerning...Tornado Watch 59...

Valid 031306Z - 031430Z

The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 59 continues.

SUMMARY...Occasionally strong storms will continue track northeast
across parts of central MS this morning. Locally strong gusts will
be the main hazard with this activity.

DISCUSSION...A line of modestly intensifying showers and
thunderstorms across western MS will continue to lift northeast the
next few hours. Some additional intensification may occur as
downstream boundary-layer heating occurs and weak destabilization
ensues through the morning. The eastward extent of severe potential
across central MS is uncertain at this time. While strong vertical
shear overlaps the area, veering low-level winds will result in
modest convergence along the band of convection. Additionally,
stronger large-scale ascent will continue to shift northeast of the
area. Nevertheless, given the strong vertical shear and modest
instability, transient strong storms could produce gusty winds or
possibly a brief tornado. Local extension of WW 59 may be needed
depending on convective trends.

..Leitman.. 03/03/2023

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

ATTN...WFO...MEG...JAN...

LAT...LON   33688975 33768931 33778878 33698842 33098834 32638854
            32408912 32128996 32149060 32429077 33199037 33568999
            33688975 

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