• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0006

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/105 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Thu Jan 8 11:41:32 2026
    ACUS11 KWNS 081141
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 081141=20
    OKZ000-TXZ000-081345-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0006
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0541 AM CST Thu Jan 08 2026

    Areas affected...Northwest Texas to north-central Oklahoma

    Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible=20

    Valid 081141Z - 081345Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...40 percent

    SUMMARY...A few strong to marginally severe storms are possible this
    morning.

    DISCUSSION...Thunderstorms coverage has increased across West Texas
    and into Oklahoma this morning as isentropic ascent has strengthened
    with 1km flow now approaching 50 knots on the TLX VWP. Within this
    zone, MUCAPE around 1000 J/kg and effective shear of 55-60 knots
    will support some storm organization and stronger cells capable of
    isolated large hail. In addition, 61 to 63F dewpoints have spread
    northward across much of Oklahoma which has eroded inhibition across
    the state with around 500-750 J/kg MLCAPE. Overall, a messy storm
    mode and weak low-level lapse rates should limit the overall threat. Nonetheless, given the veered low-level wind profile, a brief
    tornado and/or gusty winds cannot be ruled out if a more established storm/mesocyclone can develop.

    ..Bentley/Mosier.. 01/08/2026

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!4MCXauEPAApTwwRjrMw3OOHyLtyOxt0XiUyivAiKUpralSqDsPoXrdd_aGiwSq74VLGBNalLx= qXT9cYmtkcMNiwRHqk$ for graphic product...

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

    LAT...LON 34999604 33609779 33159892 33189943 34199955 34649945
    35589863 36249770 36869707 36849630 35989581 34999604=20

    MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...UP TO 60 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...UP TO 1.25 IN


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