MD 0372 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 82… FOR WESTERN FL PANHANDLE…FAR SOUTHERN AL
Mesoscale Discussion 0372 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1151 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022 Areas affected...western FL Panhandle...far southern AL Concerning...Tornado Watch 82... Valid 310451Z - 310645Z The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 82 continues. SUMMARY...The risk for damaging gusts will continue with a squall line as it moves east along the Gulf Coast. A QLCS tornado is also possible, especially in occluded portions of a bowing segment. DISCUSSION...Convective structure is transitioning upscale from a mix of embedded supercell and QLCS structure to primarily uniform QLCS structure over southwest/far southern AL. Surface observations show low to mid 70s temperatures with upper 60s deg F dewpoints. Very strong low-level and deep-layer shear is evident in area 88D VADs. Buoyancy will be greatest near the coast in proximity to the richer low-level moisture. Given the combination of adequate buoyancy (MLCAPE 500-1500 J/kg) and strong shear, a severe risk will continue with an organized squall line across the western part of the FL Panhandle northward into far southern AL. Damaging gusts appear to be the primary hazard but a brief QLCS tornado could occur given the low-level moisture/shear setup. ..Smith.. 03/31/2022 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...TAE...MOB... LAT...LON 31238741 31568633 31238568 30428614 30218773 31238741
