Mesoscale Discussion 0966
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   1207 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

   Areas affected...South-Central/Southeast KS...Far North-Central OK

   Concerning...Tornado Watch 311...

   Valid 260507Z - 260630Z

   The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 311 continues.

   SUMMARY...Tornadoes and very large hail possible across
   south-central/southeast Kansas and far north-central Oklahoma for at
   least the next hour.

   DISCUSSION...Despite limited surface-based buoyancy and the presence
   of convective inhibition, initially elevated convection has recently
   trended towards more of a surface-based character across
   south-central KS, likely aided intense low-level shear in the
   region. Recent ICT VAD sampled over 700 m2/s2 of 0-1 km
   storm-relative helicity. This intense low-level shear will likely
   aid the updrafts in overcoming the convective inhibition in place,
   potential allowing for the development of tornadic supercells. Very
   large hail up to 3" will be possible as well.

   ..Mosier.. 05/26/2024

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

   ATTN...WFO...TSA...ICT...OUN...

   LAT...LON   36719648 37159748 37659687 37739646 37589523 36929582
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