Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 547

   Mesoscale Discussion 0547
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   1124 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026

   Areas affected...parts of northeast KS into far southeast
   NE/northwest MO

   Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible 

   Valid 261624Z - 261800Z

   Probability of Watch Issuance...40 percent

   SUMMARY...A threat for hail and localized strong/damaging gusts may
   spread eastward into early afternoon.

   DISCUSSION...Elevated convection has recently intensified across
   central KS. A subtle midlevel shortwave trough and downstream
   heating/moistening may help to sustain this storm cluster as it
   moves eastward into early afternoon. In the short-term, with MUCAPE
   approaching 1000 J/kg and effective shear of 40+ kt, the strongest
   elevated cores will be capable of producing isolated hail, and
   perhaps locally gusty winds. If sufficient downstream
   heating/destabilization occurs, this cluster could eventually become
   rooted closer to the surface as it approaches northeast KS, which
   would result in an increasing threat of damaging wind and possibly a
   brief tornado, in addition to continued hail potential. Watch
   issuance is possible if trends support intensification of this
   cluster into the early afternoon.

   ..Dean/Guyer.. 04/26/2026

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

   ATTN...WFO...EAX...OAX...TOP...ICT...GID...

   LAT...LON   39399798 40149733 40259568 40099499 39609463 39039462
               38309486 38169557 38069650 37999771 38299783 39399798 

   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