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SPC getting serious about this weekend. Think it's a safe bet there will likely be a moderate risk area for both days at some point.

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 Day 3 Convective Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0238 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

   Valid 251200Z - 261200Z

   ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
   EASTERN KANSAS...OKLAHOMA AND FAR NORTH TEXAS...

   ...SUMMARY...
   Potentially significant severe thunderstorms are expected across
   portions of the the central and southern Plains vicinity on
   Saturday. All severe hazards are possible, including a couple strong
   tornadoes, damaging gusts and large to very large hail.

   ...Central/Southern Plains to the Ozarks...

   A potentially significant severe-weather episode is possible on
   Saturday, especially from near the Red River northward across much
   of OK and into eastern KS. All severe hazards are expected.

   An upper trough over the western U.S. is expected to shift east over
   the Plains. As this occurs, deep-layer southwesterly flow will
   increase over the region. A 500 mb jet around 60-70 kt is forecast
   along with an area of strong upper divergence. At the surface, a
   warm front is expected to lift quickly northward as southerly
   low-level flow increases in response to deepening low pressure over
   the southern High Plains. The warm front should impinge on southeast
   NE by 00z, extending east/southeast along the I-70 corridor. The
   warm front will continue to lift northward into IA overnight.
   Meanwhile, a sharpening dryline will extend southward from
   west-central KS to western OK and central TX. Surface dewpoints in
   the low 70s F will extend north into southern KS (and east across
   the Ozarks), with 60s F into southern NE/IA. Very steep midlevel
   lapse rates will also overspread the region, aiding in strong to
   extreme destabilization.

   By 21-00z large-scale ascent is expected to overspread the dryline
   and northward-advancing warm front. Convective coverage is a bit
   uncertain, but at least widely scattered storms are expected.
   Nevertheless, an increasing low-level jet (850 mb southwesterly
   winds 45-60 kt) and vertically veering wind profiles will support
   supercells. Given expected instability, development may be rapid and
   intense, with storms quickly becoming severe. Strong tornadoes, very
   large hail and damaging gusts are all possible, particularly from
   near the Red River into OK and eastern KS. 

   It is possible with time that one or more bowing segments will
   develop by late evening into the overnight hours as convection
   spreads east into the Ozarks. Damaging wind and QLCS tornado
   potential will accompany this activity.

   ...TN Valley to the Carolinas and Virginia...

   Modest northwesterly flow aloft will overspread the region on
   Saturday. A very moist and unstable airmass will present, supporting
   diurnal thunderstorm activity. Deep boundary-layer mixing and
   effective shear around 20-30 kt amid 1500-2500 J/kg MLCAPE will
   support sporadic strong storms capable of locally strong gusts.

   ..Leitman.. 05/23/2024
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  Day 4-8 Convective Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0357 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

   Valid 261200Z - 311200Z

   ...DISCUSSION...
   ...Day 4/Sun - Ozarks, Mid-MS/Lower OH/TN Valleys...

   A regional severe weather episode is expected on Day 4/Sunday.
   Significant severe thunderstorms capable of all hazards will be
   possible. 

   An upper trough will overspread the region, resulting in a corridor
   of strong southwesterly mid/upper flow overlapping a very moist and
   strongly unstable airmass. Forecast guidance depicts a 700 mb
   southwesterly jet around 45-60 kt over the Mid-MS/Lower OH Valley
   vicinity. Meanwhile, a surface low near northeast KS/northwest MO at
   the beginning of the period will deepen as it lifts northeast toward
   Lake Michigan through the evening. A cold front will develop east
   across the region from late afternoon into the overnight hours.
   Ahead of the front, mid/upper 60s F dewpoints are expected. Steep
   midlevel lapse rates atop this moist boundary layer will support
   strong destabilization.

   Convection will likely be ongoing Sunday morning across parts of the
   Mid-MS/Lower MO Valley. The evolution of this activity is a bit
   uncertain, but may continue to develop east along a warm front
   draped across northern IL/IN. Additional convection is expected
   across the warm sector from southeast MO/northwest AR eastward into
   TN/KY. While storm mode/evolution remains a bit uncertain at this
   time (may be a mix of supercells and more linear convection),
   supercell wind profiles coupled with favorable thermodynamics will
   support all-hazards severe potential across a broad area during the
   day and into the nighttime hours.

 

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3 hours ago, snowlover2 said:

SPC getting serious about this weekend. Think it's a safe bet there will likely be a moderate risk area for both days at some point.

 

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Could make a case for the Sunday threat getting a bit farther north than depicted.

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17 hours ago, junior said:

Drone footage of that tornado yesterday. Probably one of the best tornado vids out there for multiple vortices.

https://youtu.be/IEFGKMWYD-E

No kidding.  That is an extreme multi-vortex display.  You don't even have to know much about tornadoes to spot that.

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Might be kind of a hot take but I think Saturday is looking even more concerning than 5/6. What held 5/6 back was trough orientation and poor lapse rates, neither of which seem to be an issue with Saturday. Most models (so far) seem to have a well timed trough with the left exit region perfectly positioned over the threat area. 

I think the only concerns for Saturday now are capping and timing of convection, but with an environment like currently shown I would be surprised if we end up with a cap bust. 

Now of course its still Day 3 so I'm not saying this is going to end up being a high risk event since things can still change but as of now I would be surprised if we don't see at least a 15# moderate at some point. We'll see what CAMs have tonight. 

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PDS warned.

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
711 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Jackson County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Harmon County in southwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 6 miles north of Eldorado, moving east at 15 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Olustee, Eldorado, Duke, and McQueen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3450 9975 3460 9976 3468 9971 3465 9936
      3441 9943
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 270DEG 13KT 3457 9963

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

 

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Posted (edited)

Connor Croff team saw a brief cone tornado near East Duke, Oklahoma, with possible continuing debris (not sure)

edit. medium size debris signature and strong velocity

Edited by Chinook
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Still PDS.

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
726 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

OKC057-065-240100-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0126.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Jackson OK-Harmon OK-
726 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON AND SOUTHEASTERN HARMON COUNTIES...

At 725 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northeast of Eldorado, moving east at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Olustee and Duke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3451 9971 3458 9971 3468 9966 3465 9936
      3443 9942
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 278DEG 19KT 3455 9956

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

 

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