MD 0401 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 94… FOR CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Mesoscale Discussion 0401
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0236 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
Areas affected...Central Arkansas
Concerning...Tornado Watch 94...
Valid 311936Z - 312000Z
The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 94 continues.
SUMMARY...A confirmed tornado is ongoing within the southwestern
Little Rock metro area. Downstream environment will remain favorable
for this tornado to continue.
DISCUSSION...A tornadic supercell now entering the Little Rock metro
area has shown increasing organization over the last 30 minutes. As
of 223 PM CDT a confirmed tornado was moving northeastward. The KLZK
VAD shows strong veering in the lowest 1 km (over 400+ SRH). VROT
was observed to be 74 kts. Given the environment and radar
signature, this would suggest a likely intense (EF3) tornado.
Furthermore the low/mid 60s F dewpoints downstream and unimpeded
inflow, the expectation is for this storm to continue to pose a
threat for potentially strong tornado over the next hour at least.
..Wendt.. 03/31/2023
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...
ATTN...WFO...MEG...LZK...
LAT...LON 34729240 34839248 35039242 35199212 35439149 35369097
35359095 34949098 34779162 34729240
