• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0566

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/107 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Mon Apr 27 14:33:39 2026
    ACUS11 KWNS 271433
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 271433=20
    ILZ000-MOZ000-271630-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0566
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0933 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

    Areas affected...Central Missouri

    Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 156...157...

    Valid 271433Z - 271630Z

    The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 156, 157
    continues.

    SUMMARY...The potential for isolated damaging winds and large hail
    is expected to continue beyond the scheduled 15z expiration of
    Severe Thunderstorm Watches 156 and 157. A local extension in time
    may be required.

    DISCUSSION...As of 14z, mosaic radar imagery indicated a leading bow
    echo over west-central IL with trailing, outflow-dominant convection
    bisecting I-70 across central MO. The 12z Springfield, MO sounding
    indicated a very moist low-level air mass with a pronounced capping
    inversion at the base of an elevated-mixed layer characterized by
    700-500-mb lapse rates of 8.5 C/km.

    Latest short-term model guidance suggests that the ongoing, trailing
    convection across central MO will linger beyond the scheduled 15z
    expiration of WWs 156 and 157. However, currently it appears that
    the cold pool circulation is not sufficiently strong to overcome the
    currently capping in place. Furthermore, the largely parallel
    orientation of the line to the mid/upper-level flow will limit the
    damaging wind potential. Nonetheless, the presence of strong
    low-level and deep-layer shear will maintain at least an isolated
    damaging wind and/or hail threat this morning.

    ..Mead.. 04/27/2026

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!90cP40UrV42LuT6GRriR9Pus-ywicMvpNIcxMpdqL_Fg7ReuNIKNc_drHlz_9vEb-pDuSoKvO= VYn20iPx8P7a8gju88$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...LSX...SGF...EAX...

    LAT...LON 37869439 38269444 38809293 39489177 39599062 38559023
    38009041 37669279 37869439=20

    MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...100-125 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.00-1.75 IN


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