SPC MD 493

MD 0493 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 150...152... FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

Mesoscale Discussion 0493
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0720 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2020

Areas affected...Portions of Southwest Missouri

Concerning...Tornado Watch 150...152...

Valid 290020Z - 290045Z

The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 150, 152 continues.

SUMMARY...Severe to significant wind gusts (60-80 mph) may occur
with bowing segment moving eastward through Springfield.

DISCUSSION...KSGF radar velocity indicates a well defined rear
inflow jet just west of Springfield. Velocities of 60-90 kts have
been observed during the last several 0.5 degree scans at about
800-1000 ft AGL. Wind gusts of 60-80 mph appear possible as this
progresses to the east.

..Wendt.. 04/29/2020

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

ATTN...WFO...SGF...

LAT...LON   37139382 37319384 37459361 37529297 37539264 37379242
            37189242 37069246 37009270 37019305 37039352 37079377
            37139382 

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