Strong convection has finally initiated over southeastern New Mexico. Storms are exhibiting splitting characteristics as they move toward the South Plains. Again, the latest OUN WRF seems to have a good handle on location as storms move into the southwest part of the CWA.

The Cloud Top Cooling was rather impressive with the cells that increased in severity over Lea County NM. Cloud top cooling rate was above 30 degrees C/15 min in northern Lea County. Close to issuing severe thunderstorm warning for Yoakum County but left movement of storm causing some hesitation at the moment.

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