ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL ACUS11 KWNS 131713 SPC MCD 131713 MEZ000-NHZ000-VTZ000-NYZ000-131945- Mesoscale Discussion 1592 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1213 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024 Areas affected...Parts of northern New England Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 131713Z - 131945Z Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent SUMMARY...A few strong storms capable of isolated damaging wind are possible this afternoon. DISCUSSION...A mid/upper-level shortwave trough is moving across southern QC early this afternoon, which will continue to aid in thunderstorm development through the afternoon across parts of northern New England. A few storms have recently developed in northern VT, with storm coverage expected to gradually increase through the afternoon across the region. Midlevel lapse rates noted on regional 12Z soundings were quite weak, but some improvement is possible with time as midlevel cooling attendant to the shortwave trough overspreads the region. MLCAPE of 500-1000 J/kg (locally greater) and effective shear of 30-40 kt may support occasional storm organization. Steepening low-level lapse rates will support some potential for damaging wind through the afternoon, though with low-level flow expected to remain rather weak, the wind threat is expected to remain rather isolated. Also, small to marginally severe hail cannot be ruled out with the strongest cells. ..Dean/Hart.. 07/13/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...CAR...GYX...BTV...ALY... LAT...LON 47436939 47286796 45596748 44316979 43547093 43327342 43587389 44277371 44637347 44867314 45207163 47436939 NNNN