Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 1692











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   Mesoscale Discussion 1692
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0536 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

   Areas affected...Central and southwest Kansas

   Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely 

   Valid 162236Z - 170000Z

   CORRECTED FOR PEAK HAZARD INTENSITIES

   Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent

   SUMMARY...Thunderstorm development along and to the immediate cool
   side of the front is expected through late evening.  Isolated
   downburst winds and large hail may occur, but limited storm
   organization suggests a watch is unlikely.

   DISCUSSION...Surface temperatures have warmed into the low-mid 90s
   along a stalled front across central/southwest KS, where strong
   buoyancy (MLCAPE > 3000 J/kg) and minimal convective inhibition
   coincide.  Ascent atop the frontal surface should support scattered
   thunderstorms through late evening, where steep midlevel lapse rates
   will favor some potential for isolated large hail and strong-severe
   outflow gusts.  However, storm intensity/duration should both be
   limited by relatively weak vertical shear (only modest enhancement
   to low-level shear on the cool side of the front).  Thus, a watch
   will likely not be needed.

   ..Thompson/Hart.. 07/16/2025

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

   ATTN...WFO...TOP...ICT...DDC...

   LAT...LON   39129825 39099780 38889759 38729775 38649830 38289934
               37530017 37650034 37900036 38270022 38559987 38949907
               39129825 

   MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...65-80 MPH
   MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...UP TO 1.25 IN


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