Severe Storms

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0327 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 141200Z - 201200Z The potential for widespread critical fire weather conditions remains low through the extended period. Long-range ensemble guidance continues to suggest mean troughing will become established along the West Coast with upper ridging over the southern and central CONUS through the work week and into next weekend. This synoptic regime will favor widespread rain/thunderstorm chances for much of the country with the exception of NV/CA and portions of central TX. ...D4/Thursday - Pacific Northwest... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. Multiple runs from the GFS/ECMWF/Canadian model families (and associated ensembles) have shown a consistent signal for convection across portions of OR on D4/Thursday as one such disturbances moves across the region. While the probability for convection is somewhat meager (around 40% based on blended ensemble guidance), forecast PWAT values and QPF probabilities suggest that thunderstorms that do development may be dry and pose a fire weather concern given antecedent dry fuels and recent lighting starts across this region. Low (10%) risk highlights have been introduced to address this concern. ...Great Basin... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. This will support multiple days of breezy conditions across the Great Basin - primarily across NV - where conditions should remain dry (RH in the low teens to low 20s) within a persistent downslope flow regime off the Sierra Nevada. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions appear possible each day, but the synoptic regime will favor weak low-level mass responses and modest surface winds. ...Texas... Ensemble guidance continues to show a strong signal for dry conditions and afternoon high temperatures returning into the low 100s through the upcoming weekend. These hot/dry conditions will support drying most fuels, especially grasses across west to northwest TX where the hottest conditions are expected. The building upper ridge will limit the potential for widespread, strong gradient winds, but trends forecast wind speeds and fuels will be monitored. ..Moore.. 08/12/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0327 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 141200Z - 201200Z The potential for widespread critical fire weather conditions remains low through the extended period. Long-range ensemble guidance continues to suggest mean troughing will become established along the West Coast with upper ridging over the southern and central CONUS through the work week and into next weekend. This synoptic regime will favor widespread rain/thunderstorm chances for much of the country with the exception of NV/CA and portions of central TX. ...D4/Thursday - Pacific Northwest... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. Multiple runs from the GFS/ECMWF/Canadian model families (and associated ensembles) have shown a consistent signal for convection across portions of OR on D4/Thursday as one such disturbances moves across the region. While the probability for convection is somewhat meager (around 40% based on blended ensemble guidance), forecast PWAT values and QPF probabilities suggest that thunderstorms that do development may be dry and pose a fire weather concern given antecedent dry fuels and recent lighting starts across this region. Low (10%) risk highlights have been introduced to address this concern. ...Great Basin... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. This will support multiple days of breezy conditions across the Great Basin - primarily across NV - where conditions should remain dry (RH in the low teens to low 20s) within a persistent downslope flow regime off the Sierra Nevada. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions appear possible each day, but the synoptic regime will favor weak low-level mass responses and modest surface winds. ...Texas... Ensemble guidance continues to show a strong signal for dry conditions and afternoon high temperatures returning into the low 100s through the upcoming weekend. These hot/dry conditions will support drying most fuels, especially grasses across west to northwest TX where the hottest conditions are expected. The building upper ridge will limit the potential for widespread, strong gradient winds, but trends forecast wind speeds and fuels will be monitored. ..Moore.. 08/12/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0327 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 141200Z - 201200Z The potential for widespread critical fire weather conditions remains low through the extended period. Long-range ensemble guidance continues to suggest mean troughing will become established along the West Coast with upper ridging over the southern and central CONUS through the work week and into next weekend. This synoptic regime will favor widespread rain/thunderstorm chances for much of the country with the exception of NV/CA and portions of central TX. ...D4/Thursday - Pacific Northwest... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. Multiple runs from the GFS/ECMWF/Canadian model families (and associated ensembles) have shown a consistent signal for convection across portions of OR on D4/Thursday as one such disturbances moves across the region. While the probability for convection is somewhat meager (around 40% based on blended ensemble guidance), forecast PWAT values and QPF probabilities suggest that thunderstorms that do development may be dry and pose a fire weather concern given antecedent dry fuels and recent lighting starts across this region. Low (10%) risk highlights have been introduced to address this concern. ...Great Basin... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. This will support multiple days of breezy conditions across the Great Basin - primarily across NV - where conditions should remain dry (RH in the low teens to low 20s) within a persistent downslope flow regime off the Sierra Nevada. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions appear possible each day, but the synoptic regime will favor weak low-level mass responses and modest surface winds. ...Texas... Ensemble guidance continues to show a strong signal for dry conditions and afternoon high temperatures returning into the low 100s through the upcoming weekend. These hot/dry conditions will support drying most fuels, especially grasses across west to northwest TX where the hottest conditions are expected. The building upper ridge will limit the potential for widespread, strong gradient winds, but trends forecast wind speeds and fuels will be monitored. ..Moore.. 08/12/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0327 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 141200Z - 201200Z The potential for widespread critical fire weather conditions remains low through the extended period. Long-range ensemble guidance continues to suggest mean troughing will become established along the West Coast with upper ridging over the southern and central CONUS through the work week and into next weekend. This synoptic regime will favor widespread rain/thunderstorm chances for much of the country with the exception of NV/CA and portions of central TX. ...D4/Thursday - Pacific Northwest... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. Multiple runs from the GFS/ECMWF/Canadian model families (and associated ensembles) have shown a consistent signal for convection across portions of OR on D4/Thursday as one such disturbances moves across the region. While the probability for convection is somewhat meager (around 40% based on blended ensemble guidance), forecast PWAT values and QPF probabilities suggest that thunderstorms that do development may be dry and pose a fire weather concern given antecedent dry fuels and recent lighting starts across this region. Low (10%) risk highlights have been introduced to address this concern. ...Great Basin... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. This will support multiple days of breezy conditions across the Great Basin - primarily across NV - where conditions should remain dry (RH in the low teens to low 20s) within a persistent downslope flow regime off the Sierra Nevada. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions appear possible each day, but the synoptic regime will favor weak low-level mass responses and modest surface winds. ...Texas... Ensemble guidance continues to show a strong signal for dry conditions and afternoon high temperatures returning into the low 100s through the upcoming weekend. These hot/dry conditions will support drying most fuels, especially grasses across west to northwest TX where the hottest conditions are expected. The building upper ridge will limit the potential for widespread, strong gradient winds, but trends forecast wind speeds and fuels will be monitored. ..Moore.. 08/12/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0327 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 141200Z - 201200Z The potential for widespread critical fire weather conditions remains low through the extended period. Long-range ensemble guidance continues to suggest mean troughing will become established along the West Coast with upper ridging over the southern and central CONUS through the work week and into next weekend. This synoptic regime will favor widespread rain/thunderstorm chances for much of the country with the exception of NV/CA and portions of central TX. ...D4/Thursday - Pacific Northwest... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. Multiple runs from the GFS/ECMWF/Canadian model families (and associated ensembles) have shown a consistent signal for convection across portions of OR on D4/Thursday as one such disturbances moves across the region. While the probability for convection is somewhat meager (around 40% based on blended ensemble guidance), forecast PWAT values and QPF probabilities suggest that thunderstorms that do development may be dry and pose a fire weather concern given antecedent dry fuels and recent lighting starts across this region. Low (10%) risk highlights have been introduced to address this concern. ...Great Basin... The evolving synoptic regime will favor multiple weak upper disturbances propagating across the northern Great Basin as an upper low slowly amplifies off the West Coast through the work week and into the upcoming weekend. This will support multiple days of breezy conditions across the Great Basin - primarily across NV - where conditions should remain dry (RH in the low teens to low 20s) within a persistent downslope flow regime off the Sierra Nevada. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions appear possible each day, but the synoptic regime will favor weak low-level mass responses and modest surface winds. ...Texas... Ensemble guidance continues to show a strong signal for dry conditions and afternoon high temperatures returning into the low 100s through the upcoming weekend. These hot/dry conditions will support drying most fuels, especially grasses across west to northwest TX where the hottest conditions are expected. The building upper ridge will limit the potential for widespread, strong gradient winds, but trends forecast wind speeds and fuels will be monitored. ..Moore.. 08/12/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC 1930Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0218 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 141200Z - 151200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS INTO THE MID-MISSOURI VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... At least isolated severe thunderstorms may occur Wednesday across parts of the northern/central Plains into the mid Missouri Valley. ...Synopsis... A band of elevated thunderstorms will likely be ongoing at the beginning of the period across a broad region of isentropic ascent from southeast South Dakota to southern Missouri. As the low-level jet weakens through the morning, expect the intensity of these storms to lessen as they move east into a more stable airmass. To the west, an unstable airmass is forecast across much of the central and northern Plains in the vicinity of a broad surface trough. At least weak to moderate instability is forecast with the potential for greater instability in eastern NE/KS where higher dewpoints (upper 60s to low 70s) are forecast. The breakdown of the upper-level ridge will lead to height falls across much of the central and northern Plains. Given the unstable environment across much of the area, this weak upper-level forcing combined with the surface trough will likely result in scattered thunderstorms across much of the central and northern Plains Wednesday afternoon/evening. A more focused threat may exist farther south across eastern Kansas in Nebraska. Some enhancement of the mid-level flow ahead of the ridge breakdown may lead to a localized region of more favorable wind shear, co-located with the forecast greater instability. If this occurs, particularly with the development of a surface low as forecast by the NAM/ECMWF, a locally greater severe weather threat may occur across this region. At this time, uncertainty in the mesoscale features which will impact this potential are too great to warrant higher severe weather probabilities. ..Bentley.. 08/12/2024 Read more

MD 1885 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT INTO GREATER SALT LAKE CITY VICINITY
Mesoscale Discussion 1885 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0147 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Areas affected...southern portions of the southern Great Salt Lake Desert into Greater Salt Lake City vicinity Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 121847Z - 122045Z Probability of Watch Issuance...5 percent SUMMARY...Thunderstorm development may continue to increase, with some consolidation possible, across southern portions of the Great Lake Lake Desert into southern Salt Lake City vicinity through 3-4 PM MDT. This activity may be accompanied by small hail and a few strong to severe surface gusts. DISCUSSION...A moist boundary layer, including surface dew points in the mid 50s F, has become moderately unstable with CAPE increasing in excess of 1000 J/kg with daytime heating. This has already supported the initiation of a number of thunderstorms, perhaps aided by forcing for ascent associated with a weak short wave impulse, preceding a notable mid-level trough progressing inland across northern and central California through late afternoon. Daytime heating has already contributed to a mixed boundary layer characterized by temperature/dew point spreads up to around 30 F, but this may not increase much further, as convection becomes increasingly widespread through 21-22Z. Despite the somewhat modest depth of the boundary layer, shear beneath 30-50 kt west-southwesterly flow in the 500-300 mb layer may contribute to small to perhaps marginally severe hail in stronger storms. And melting/sub-cloud evaporative cooling might still contribute to outflow with strong to locally severe surface gusts reaching the surface, aided by modest east-northeasterly storm motions within 25-30 kt cloud-bearing layer mean flow. ..Kerr/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...SLC...LKN... LAT...LON 40211407 41041198 40241180 39791231 39141442 40211407 Read more

SPC 1930Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0218 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 141200Z - 151200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS INTO THE MID-MISSOURI VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... At least isolated severe thunderstorms may occur Wednesday across parts of the northern/central Plains into the mid Missouri Valley. ...Synopsis... A band of elevated thunderstorms will likely be ongoing at the beginning of the period across a broad region of isentropic ascent from southeast South Dakota to southern Missouri. As the low-level jet weakens through the morning, expect the intensity of these storms to lessen as they move east into a more stable airmass. To the west, an unstable airmass is forecast across much of the central and northern Plains in the vicinity of a broad surface trough. At least weak to moderate instability is forecast with the potential for greater instability in eastern NE/KS where higher dewpoints (upper 60s to low 70s) are forecast. The breakdown of the upper-level ridge will lead to height falls across much of the central and northern Plains. Given the unstable environment across much of the area, this weak upper-level forcing combined with the surface trough will likely result in scattered thunderstorms across much of the central and northern Plains Wednesday afternoon/evening. A more focused threat may exist farther south across eastern Kansas in Nebraska. Some enhancement of the mid-level flow ahead of the ridge breakdown may lead to a localized region of more favorable wind shear, co-located with the forecast greater instability. If this occurs, particularly with the development of a surface low as forecast by the NAM/ECMWF, a locally greater severe weather threat may occur across this region. At this time, uncertainty in the mesoscale features which will impact this potential are too great to warrant higher severe weather probabilities. ..Bentley.. 08/12/2024 Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 122000Z - 131200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL CAROLINAS...CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS...EASTERN GREAT BASIN NORTHWARD INTO PARTS OF THE NORTH-CENTRAL ROCKIES...AND NORTHERN MONTANA... ...SUMMARY... Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the coastal Carolinas, central High Plains, the eastern Great Basin northward into parts of the north-central Rockies, and northern Montana. ...20z Update... No changes are needed to the Day 1 Outlook. Marginal risk for strong to severe gusts and large hail will continue through the afternoon across the central High Plains/Central Plains as well as the Intermountain West into the northern High Plains. See MCD#1186 and MCD#1885 for more information. Additional thunderstorm development is expected across a front portions of South Carolina this afternoon. Ahead of this boundary, the air mass has destabilized, with around 2000 J/kg of MLCAPE and 20-30 kts of deep layer shear. Thunderstorms will be capable of instances of strong to severe wind. ..Thornton/Mosier.. 08/12/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1129 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024/ ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... Upslope flow will persist across the central High Plains, helping to maintain moderate low-level moisture across region. Afternoon dewpoints are expected to range from the upper 60s in the southeast CO/northeast NM/western Panhandles vicinity to the mid to upper 50s across eastern WY. This low-level moisture will help support moderate buoyancy during the afternoon/evening, although some limited capping may linger. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the higher terrain before then progressing eastward into the more moist and buoyant airmass downstream. Generally moderate deep-layer vertical shear coupled with the potential for some remaining convective inhibition suggest the severe potential will remain isolated, with damaging gusts and/or large hail as the primary severe risks. Thunderstorms will likely persist eastward into more of the central Plains, supported by moderate buoyancy and shear and the development of modest low-level jet. Isolated instances of large hail are possible, but the overall storm severity will likely be tempered by limited instability. ...Intermountain West into the Northern High Plains... Morning satellite imagery depicts upper ridging centered over TX covering much of the southern third of the CONUS and also extending northward into MT. Several shortwave troughs are moving through the westerlies within the northern periphery of this ridging, including a low-amplitude shortwave currently moving into ID and northern/central NV and another, more defined shortwave farther west off the northern CA coast. Eastward/northeastward progression of these waves will bring greater mid-level moisture and increased large-scale forcing for ascent, supporting the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the region. Mid-level flow will remain modest, but a few more organized/persistent updrafts are possible. High cloud bases atop steep low-level lapse rates could result in a few stronger gusts as these more persistent storms form into clusters, particularly from northern/central UT into far eastern ID and far western WY and northern MT. ...Coastal Carolinas... Far southern periphery of an upper trough currently extending from Quebec through the Upper OH Valley will glance this region today as it progresses eastward. Modest (i.e. 20-30kt) mid-level flow will overspread a moisture-rich airmass (i.e. PWs over 2") in place south of a front. Scattered thunderstorms should develop along this boundary by early afternoon then propagate toward and off the coast by early evening. A few water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging gusts could be noted with the strongest storms. Read more