Mesoscale Discussion 2138
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   1050 AM CDT Wed Oct 09 2024

   Areas affected...Parts of central Florida

   Concerning...Tornado Watch 690...

   Valid 091550Z - 091745Z

   The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 690 continues.

   SUMMARY...The tornado threat north of Lake Okeechobee is increasing
   as a cluster of discrete supercells move generally northward. A
   strong tornado or two will be possible this afternoon.

   DISCUSSION...A cluster of discrete supercells continue to move
   north/north-northwest near Lake Okeechobee. Surface temperatures
   have risen into the low 80s F, with the most heating occurring in
   east-central Florida. The area where temperatures in the 80s and
   dewpoints in the upper 70s F will be where the tornado threat will
   be maximized this afternoon. The storm just west of Lake Okeechobee
   (Glades County) is currently producing a tornado per TDS evident on
   KMLB radar dual-pol data. Given the easterly flow and the expected
   strengthening of the low-level wind field with time (KMLB VAD data
   has shown slow improvement in low-level shear), the tornado threat
   north of Lake Okeechobee will continue to increase this afternoon.
   The environment will support a strong tornado or two with these
   storms.

   ..Wendt.. 10/09/2024

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

   ATTN...WFO...MFL...MLB...TBW...

   LAT...LON   26468107 26808148 27498166 27668160 28028124 28178101
               28128080 27838055 27328036 26818027 26658039 26468107