Southern Indiana Weather Spotter's Reference
Current Mesoscale Discussions for the USA

Checks for Severe Potential, Heavy Rain, Heavy Snow, and Freezing Rain
Note: This page will reload every 2 minutes. Mesoscale Discussions are listed in the order issued.
Click on the MORE link below to view further details of the SPC Mesoscale Discussions.

MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0613
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0118 PM CDT Fri May 03 2024

AREAS AFFECTED...parts of the Texas South Plains and Permian Basin

CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch likely

VALID 031818Z - 032015Z

PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...80 percent

SUMMARY
...Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorm development,
including a couple of evolving supercells, appears increasingly
probable through 2-4 PM CDT. Strongest storms may eventually become
capable of producing large hail in excess of 3 inches in diameter,
and perhaps potential for a tornado.

DISCUSSION...Seasonably high boundary-layer moisture content beneath
steep lapse rates
....... more