![]() | MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0725 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0355 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026 AREAS AFFECTED...portions of eastern NE into western/central IA...and southern MN CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch likely VALID 152055Z - 152300Z PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...80 percent SUMMARY...Severe thunderstorm potential is increasing this afternoon, and convective initiation is expected over the next couple of hours. Large hail to 3 inches diameter, scattered damaging wind gusts, and a TORNADO OR TWO will be possible through evening. Watch issuance is likely. DISCUSSION...Boundary layer moisture continue to spread northward this afternoon across the ....... more |