![]() | MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1717 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0533 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026 AREAS AFFECTED...portions of eastern Colorado into western Kansas CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch possible VALID 232233Z - 240000Z PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...40 percent SUMMARY...A few severe gusts may occur through the evening hours with the stronger storms. Convective trends are being monitored for the need of a Severe Thunderstorm Watch issuance. DISCUSSION...Scattered multicells have been gradually intensifying ahead of a surface low along the southern CO/KS border while traversing a surface baroclinic boundary. Ahead of the ongoing storms, a well-mixed ....... more |