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July 1-21, 2022 | Ring of Fire/MCS Outbreak Sequence


ClicheVortex2014

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This MCS is following a pronounced string of robust parameters. No models have this thing sticking together past 0z/northern Iowa. 

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If this holds together through the evening, which isn't supported by models but can't rule it out, it is possible that the MCS maintains at least some strength. This just popped up on my twitter feed. Again, not saying we should prepare for a derecho but at this time of year, MCSs can maintain themselves past sunset.

 

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You can step outside right now and see anvils of storms in two different states. First pic is looking south at the storms in northern KY. Second is looking west at the storm east of Indianapolis

Recovering nicely from the stormy morning. Gotta be nearing 90 degrees now.

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A much needed inch of rain came through this morning between 4-6. Lots of thunder and lightning with it too. A couple of gusts sounded pretty gnarly, but too lazy to get out of bed and take a look. But glad we got a good storm! 

Threat has mostly shifted west of us for tonight, but there's still a chance of storms around 9-11. Might catch the extreme western fringe if the MCS holds. But it's time to share the wealth with rain. Muggy as all get out today though.

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SW OH is still kinda almost in it. Not expecting much anymore but who knows.

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SPC is naming this a derecho... rightfully so

DAY 1 CONVECTIVE OUTLOOK    
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK  
0259 PM CDT TUE JUL 05 2022  
  
VALID 052000Z - 061200Z  
  
...THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM SOUTHEAST  
SOUTH DAKOTA INTO SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST IOWA...  
   
..SUMMARY  
  
A DERECHO WITH EMBEDDED GUSTS OVER 80 MPH WILL SPREAD ACROSS  
SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA, PARTS OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN  
IOWA THROUGH EVENING. SEVERE WINDS MAY PERSIST TONIGHT AS FAR EAST  
AS SOUTHERN WISCONSIN.  
   
..SD/MN/IA REGION  
  
A DERECHO IS CURRENTLY PRODUCING GUSTS OVER 90 MPH AS IT MOVES  
ACROSS SOUTHEAST SD, AND THE THREAT OF PARTICULARLY DAMAGING WINDS  
SHOULD IMPACT THE I-29 CORRIDOR BY 21Z.  
  
A ZONE OF VERY STRONG INSTABILITY EXISTS ALONG A STATIONARY FRONT,  
WITH MLCAPE OF 3000-4000 J/KG FROM SOUTHEAST SD ALL THE WAY INTO  
NORTHERN IL. GPS PRECIPITABLE WATER MEASUREMENTS ARE AVERAGING 1.75  
TO 2.00" ACROSS THE LENGTH OF THE FRONT, CONFIRMING BOUNDARY LAYER  
MOISTURE QUALITY. AS SUCH, THE DERECHO, OR AT LEAST A SEVERE MCS, IS  
EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE CORRIDOR EXTENDING WELL EAST ACROSS SOUTHERN  
MN, NORTHERN IA, AND SOUTHERN WI.  

 

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The outflow boundary has been mixed out in east-central Indiana. Mesoanalysis says there's 6000 sbcape there. We'll see if anything can develop. Only 25-35 knots effective shear so borderline for supercells

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Looks like HRRR was wrong about how quick the derecho would dissipate. I think it's reasonable to say Indiana should get the MCS this evening. Instability will wane a bit, but this MCS obviously has a very strong cold pool/momentum built up. 

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  Mesoscale Discussion 1382
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0332 PM CDT Tue Jul 05 2022

   Areas affected...Northeastern Iowa into southern Wisconsin and
   northern Illinois

   Concerning...Severe potential...Severe Thunderstorm Watch likely 

   Valid 052032Z - 052230Z

   Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent

   SUMMARY...A watch is likely for parts of northern Iowa into southern
   Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Sufficient shear and substantial
   buoyancy will promote storms capable of damaging winds and large
   hail.

   DISCUSSION...Moisture has pooled along a stationary boundary across
   parts of the Upper Midwest. Surface temperatures in the low 90s F
   have allowed substantial buoyancy (4000-5000 J/kg MLCAPE) to develop
   along and south of the boundary. Flow aloft remains strong enough
   for effective shear value of 35-45 kts. Given this environment,
   organized storms capable of damaging winds and large hail are
   possible. Visible satellite imagery shows developing cumulus towers
   in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, with greater agitation
   also noted in northern Iowa. Guidance has been relatively consistent
   with storms firing along the boundary. in terms of timing,
   observations would suggest that storms are most likely within the
   next 1-2 hours in Wisconsin/Illinois. However, additional
   development is possible into northern Iowa ahead of the intense MCS
   now in southeast South Dakota. Even without frontal development in
   Iowa, the MCS is likely to persist and impact the region. These
   areas will likely need a watch this afternoon.

 

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Not sure I've seen such strong winds in the northern part of a derecho. Northwest of Sioux Falls. Warnings say 80 mph winds. Warning ahead of the bow echo is only for 70 mph.

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