• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0778

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/107 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Mon May 18 22:10:54 2026
    ACUS11 KWNS 182210
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 182210=20
    MNZ000-IAZ000-NEZ000-SDZ000-182345-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0778
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0510 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

    Areas affected...portions of far eastern Nebraska into western Iowa
    and extreme southern Minnesota

    Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely=20

    Valid 182210Z - 182345Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent

    SUMMARY...A couple instances of severe hail may occur with some of
    the stronger storms. The severe threat is expected to remain
    isolated.

    DISCUSSION...Multicells and transient supercell structures have been
    gradually intensifying within a WAA regime north of the warm front.
    21Z mesoanalysis depicts 1000-2000 J/kg of MUCAPE and 35-45 kts of
    effective bulk shear, suggesting that storms may achieve some degree
    of organization, with severe hail possible with the stronger, more
    persistent updrafts. However, storms are tracking into an
    environment characterized by decreasing buoyancy and shear, putting
    total severe coverage in question. As such, a WW issuance is not
    currently anticipated.

    ..Squitieri/Mosier.. 05/18/2026

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!_8Vfy5WUNWAmk-wCyTNubCz6kUaTOCRHC37_3Bjqv4OGvOsShHySh1OBE2t0JIC9eukPwfROk= iuvjZohWKuaekL6rT4$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...DMX...FSD...OAX...GID...

    LAT...LON 44049575 44039529 43519516 42159568 41279617 40699658
    40419706 40439741 40699765 41379731 42779689 43479657
    43859626 44049575=20

    MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.50-2.50 IN


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