• MESO: Mesoscale Discussion 0673

    From COD Weather Processor@1:2320/107 to wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu on Friday, May 08, 2026 20:08:24
    ACUS11 KWNS 082008
    SWOMCD
    SPC MCD 082007=20
    FLZ000-082200-

    Mesoscale Discussion 0673
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0307 PM CDT Fri May 08 2026

    Areas affected...parts of northeastern Florida

    Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely=20

    Valid 082007Z - 082200Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent

    SUMMARY...One or two supercells may evolve near and east-southeast
    of the Gainesville vicinity of northeastern Florida through 6-7 PM
    EDT. Due to the localized nature of the severe threat, it is not
    certain a watch is needed, but trends are being monitored.

    DISCUSSION...Thunderstorms are initiating and intensifying along a
    remnant surface frontal zone near and east-southeast of Gainesville,
    where mid-level inhibition is eroding with continued insolation and
    low-level forcing for ascent. Mixed layer CAPE now appears in
    excess of 2000 J/kg along this frontal zone, beneath moderate to
    strong westerly mid to upper flow. Low-level wind fields are
    forecast to remain rather weak, but profiles appear conducive to the
    evolution of one or two organizing supercell structures during the
    next few hours. As this occurs, it probably will be accompanied by
    increasing potential to produce large hail and locally strong
    surface gusts. Rightward/southeastward propagation along the
    frontal zone might also be accompanied by at least some risk for a
    brief tornado.

    ..Kerr/Smith.. 05/08/2026

    ...Please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spc.noaa.gov__;!!DZ3fj= g!-bcD681GmGuFs_pZZS7t0qaoNwEe1uEhW4chYtx85FvNdOZQ6eJ6-w5t_8gMKAShgxvTLQRVV= tq5qjIsnIlIaLUHKt4$ for graphic product...

    ATTN...WFO...MLB...JAX...

    LAT...LON 29818236 29828169 29488124 29328162 29558231 29818236=20

    MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...UP TO 90 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH
    MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.00-1.75 IN


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