Tuesday Severe Update Model Madness

Ok now that the mesoscale models are able to get into the mix we can start getting a better understanding on what we can expect next Tuesday. Right now per the Global models the system has slowed a bit and pulling back to the north and northwest with the greater dynamics. Looking at the GFS and other global models the trough seems to be slowing a bit and going more of a positive tilt which which helps lessen the threat of a major severe weather event. If you base the entire forecast off of the GFS model.

Now don't take that likely because the threat is still there and it is still real just a tad lesser than this time yesterday. Right now this morning this is looking like a High Shear Low CAPE type event with the GFS CAPE values around 500 j/kg and the EURO is putting out values about 750 j/kg which is high enough for severe storms to develop but could limit the overall strength of the storms (but they can still be extremely dangerous) Again if you base the forecast off of the GFS models. GFS CAPE Values at 6pm Tuesday

GFS SRH values at 6pm Tuesday

Now the mesoscale (NAM) is in and actually is able to go out thru 6pm Tuesday and here is what we see with that. CAPE Values at 6pm

Significant Tornado Parameter 6pm Tuesday

SRH 6pm Tuesday

Bulk Shear values are very impressive as well

With all that said all the dynamic and thermo dynamics profiles suggest severe weather. Even though the trends are a tad weaker than yesterday and based on what I am seeing I am adjusting my threat map just slightly to the NW

Also for those of you asking about a timeframe here is just and educated guess based on current speeds of the system from all models.. West Alabama 5-8pm Central Alabama 7-10pm East Alabama 9pm-2am Now remember there will be a few more adjustments to be made over the next couple of days as with each run there is the chance the trough digs into the area faster and the all the severe parameters increase or decrease each time. I will update as needed. Just be prepared by having a plan in place and make sure your NOAA WX Radio is working properly.