ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL ACUS11 KWNS 261632 SPC MCD 261632 PAZ000-NYZ000-WVZ000-OHZ000-261900- Mesoscale Discussion 1426 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1132 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024 Areas affected...parts of northern Ohio into much of central Pennsylvania and northward towards the 42nd parallel/New York border Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 261632Z - 261900Z Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent SUMMARY...Storms will likely increase within a developing frontal zone from northern Ohio into Pennsylvania. Scattered damaging gusts may eventually materialize, DISCUSSION...Surface map shows a diffuse frontal zone over northern IN/OH and extending toward the NY/PA border where the theta-e gradient is more pronounced. Storms are forming along the deeper portion of the front over IN/OH, despite substantial clouds/limited heating. GPS sensors indicate up to 1.75" PWAT in that area which is aiding destabilization. Farther east, stronger heating is noted over far northeast OH into much of PA and NY, with a clear CU field south of the NY/PA border. This area will continue to heat in advance of increasing development upstream. Large-scale lift will continue to increase along the front as a shortwave trough approaches from the west. As such, a gradual increase in storm coverage and strength is expected mainly after 18Z, with scattered damaging gusts most likely as deep-layer mean winds increase. ..Jewell.. 06/26/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...BGM...BUF...CTP...PBZ...CLE... LAT...LON 40867688 40377770 40078035 40258244 40718333 41308350 41718323 42297977 42407901 42167690 41747638 40867688 NNNN