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(T. F. “Storm” Walsh)
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I will reiterate, my forecasts are based on the available information at the time of analysis, and are only as accurate as the information analyzed and the solutions provided.
The outlined maps you were used to seeing from my F5 DATA software, are no longer around and operational. This means I have lost quite a bit of data to analyze but I will try to make the severe weather forecasts as accurate and understandable as possible.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC), has issued an ENHANCED risk of severe thunderstorms OVER PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN KANSAS AND NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI…
…SPC SUMMARY…
Large to very large hail, severe thunderstorm gusts and a few tornadoes are expected this afternoon into evening across parts of the central Plains and lower Missouri Valley. Isolated severe storms may occur late this afternoon across parts of the southern Plains.
SPC DAY 1 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM OUTLOOK MAPS (first image linked to current SPC outlook)
TORNADO PROBABILITY
HAIL PROBABILITY
Probability of one inch diameter hail or larger within 25 miles of a point.
Hatched Area: 10% or greater probability of two inch diameter hail or larger within 25 miles of a point.
DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM WINDS PROBABILITY
Based on my analysis of the current outlook, CIPS forecast model, NAM model, HRRR model, and SPC SREF, information derived from forecast indices indicate all severe threats are probable.
The SPC 13Z outlook update is rather complicated, and I suggest reading it thoroughly. My synopsis will try to break it down in brief, laypersons terms
SPC 13Z DAY 1 OUTLOOK TEXT
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
Based on analysis of the mentioned models, forecast indices pertain to the ENHANCED and portions of the SLIGHT risk outline. Based on the current forecast CAPE, SRH, EHI, mid level lapse rate, and LI values, large to severe hail can be expected where the SPC hatched area exists. Based on the premise of forecast hodograph analysis, EHI, SRH, and moderate to strong shear, tornadoes, (possibly an isolated strong tornado) are a good probability. Based on the contents of the outlook, and model animations of both the NAM 3km and HRRR recent runs, strongest severe storms appear to initiate very late afternoon to early evening (just prior to or at 00Z…7:00 p.m. CDT). One item I did note between the SPC severe risk areas and information provided by the NAM 3km, HRRR, and SPC SREF current runs, is that the modeling indicates stronger indices further south over southern Kansas into Oklahoma. These models all indicate the same scenario. Though the SPC risk areas are further north, I caution residents further south to keep a watchful eye, as I don’t think this should be ignored.
The following were the forecast parameters and indices analyzed this morning over the risk areas.
SBCAPE: 1500 – 2500 j/kg-1
MLCAPE: 1500 – 2500 j/kg-1
MUCAPE: 1500 – 2000 j/kg-1
SRH 0 -1 km: 200 – 300 m2/s2
SRH 0 -3 km: 300 – 400 m2/s2
SRH EFFECTIVE: 200 – 300 m2/s2
L. I.: -3 to -6
STP: 1 – 4
SCP: 1 – 8
0 -6 km SHEAR: 50 – 70 kts
EFF. SHEAR: 50 – 60 kts
MID LEVEL LAPSE RATE: 7.5 – 8.0C
DEWPOINT: 50F – 61F
EHI: 3.0 – 5.5
TOTAL TOTALS INDEX: 52 – 57C
K INDEX: 29 – 34C
STP ( Significant Tornado Parameter) EXPLAINED:
A majority of significant tornadoes (EF2 or greater damage) have been associated with STP values greater than 1, while most non-tornadic supercells have been associated with values less than 1 in a large sample of RAP analysis proximity soundings.
SCP (Supercell Composite Parameter) EXPLAINED:
A multiple ingredient, composite index that includes effective storm-relative helicity (ESRH, based on Bunkers right supercell motion), most unstable parcel CAPE (muCAPE) and convective inhibition (muCIN), and effective bulk wind difference (EBWD). Each ingredient is normalized to supercell “threshold” values, and larger values of SCP denote greater “overlap” in the three supercell ingredients. Only positive values of SCP are displayed, which correspond to environments favoring right-moving (cyclonic) supercells.
The following are the SCP (Supercell Composite Parameter) and STP (Significant Tornado Parameter) forecast maps from the NAM model. Generally, the higher the values and brighter the color, indicates a greater probability of strong thunderstorm and tornadic activity over an area:
NAM SCP FORECAST (1:00 p.m. 13 MAR. – MIDNIGHT CDT 14 MAR.)
NAM STP FORECAST (1:00 p.m. 13 MAR. – MIDNIGHT CDT 14 MAR.)
HRRR SCP FORECAST (1:00 p.m. 13 MAR. – 11:00 p.m. CDT 13 MAR.)
HRRR STP FORECAST (1:00 p.m. 13 MAR. – 11:00 p.m. CDT 13 MAR.)
SREF STP PROBABILITY (MEDIAN) 10:00 P.M. CDT
SREF STP >3
SREF STP >5
Please use the following maps, which should update automatically, for Mesoscale Discussions and Convective Watches. You may have to refresh your browser, or click on the graphics. I have provided the SPC homepage link below, so you may get the updated information regarding any changes to the outlook:
SPC MESOSCALE DISCUSSIONS (CLICK IMAGE FOR UPDATES)
SPC CONVECTIVE WATCHES (CLICK IMAGE FOR UPDATES)
IF A TORNADO WARNING IS ISSUED FOR YOUR AREA, IMMEDIATELY TAKE STURDY AND SAFE SHELTER
The following sites will explain most of the severe weather and tornado values listed above, and will give you an idea of what to expect:
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICES AND PARAMETERS NWS
https://www.weather.gov/lmk/indices
THE WEATHER PREDICTION
http://www.theweatherprediction.com/severe/indices/
SPC HOMEPAGE LINK
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/classic.html
The following NWS Watch / Warning map will provide local NWS information for your area. Click the image, then once it refreshes, click on your area of interest to view any special weather statements, hazards or advisories for your area.
NWS WATCH / WARNING DISPLAY (LINKED…CLICK MAP, THEN YOUR AREA)
NWS DOPPLER RADAR LOOP (LINKED, CLICK RADAR MAP)
RAP RADAR (CLICK IMAGE THEN GO TO LOOP DURATION AND PICK LENGTH OF LOOP, THEN CLICK RADAR SITE)
CARIBBEAN RADAR (CLICK IMAGE TO ACCESS ANIMATION)
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Have a blessed day!
T. F. “STORM” WALSH III
GMCS, USCG (ret)
METEOROLOGIST / HURRICANE SPECIALIST /SEVERE WEATHER SPECIALIST
WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA HURRICANE and SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST CENTER 