STATUS: Ops in progress

Initial soundings have begun, and all mobile observing crews are now being deployed toward the west.  There is a fairly vigorous QLCS moving through MS, and should enter AL about 21-22Z.  A warm front is lifting slowly N, and might enter the SW part of the domain before the QLCS arrives.  Just along and north of the warm front, low-level shear should be enhanced, increasing the likelihood of low-level rotation.  The QLCS structure and evolution will be influenced by the large gradient in CAPE and low-level evaporation potential across the domain.

Ops are possible tomorrow, with the current expectation being potentially severe activity somewhere in the domain.

There will be other updates today (hopefully).  There will be a 1 PM briefing/planning meeting on Saturday.