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ACUS11 KWNS 160643
SWOMCD
SPC MCD 160642
NEZ000-KSZ000-160745-

Mesoscale Discussion 0453
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0142 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

Areas affected...South-central/southeast NE and
north-central/northeast KS

Concerning...Tornado Watch 113...

Valid 160642Z - 160745Z

The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 113 continues.

SUMMARY...Cluster of severe storms across north-central KS into
south-central NE should be maintained east-northeast through the
pre-dawn hours. A downstream/replacement of WW 113 will likely occur
prior to its scheduled expiration at 08Z.

DISCUSSION...Convection has consolidated into a small linear
cluster, mainly across north-central KS. Thus far, measured severe
gusts to 60 mph and hail to 1.25 inches have been reported. Given
the increasing linear character, it is plausible that a swath of
severe wind mixed with hail will persist east-northeast into parts
of northeast KS and southeast NE during the next few hours. Despite
downstream surface dew points largely holding in the low 60s, MLCIN
is weak. With 40-50 kt 0-1 km shear, low-level mesovortices are
possible as well.

..Grams/Gleason.. 04/16/2024

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

ATTN...WFO...OAX...TOP...ICT...GID...LBF...

LAT...LON   40729963 41309914 41459850 41319744 40869675 40559642
            40099613 39359641 39119705 38999884 40159906 40729963