Severe Storms

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1111 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS.... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. Other storms with strong wind gusts may affect parts of Utah, northern Arizona, and western Colorado. ...High Plains... Morning water vapor loops show a shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max moving across WY. This feature and its associated lift will move into the High Plains this afternoon, promoting widely scattered thunderstorm development. Forecast soundings from southwest SD southward into western NE/KS show steep mid-level lapse rates, considerable deep layer shear, and pockets of MLCAPE of 1500-2500 J/kg. This will be sufficient for supercell structures capable of large hail and eventually damaging winds during the late afternoon and evening. ...Great Basin... Ample mid-level moisture is present today across much of southern UT, northern AZ, and western CO. Strong heating should lead to scattered afternoon thunderstorms throughout the region. Steep low/mid level lapse rates and sufficient westerly flow aloft will pose a risk of damaging winds in the strongest cores. ..Hart/Weinman.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A pair of isolated dry-thunderstorm risk areas have been introduced for this morning's forecast update. 12 UTC soundings from BOI and OTX sampled relatively dry low-level conditions and PWAT values similar to previous days that have seen a mixture of wet and dry thunderstorms. MRMS rainfall estimates and surface observations suggest that most locations have not received wetting rainfall over the past 48 hours with several lightning-caused fire starts have been reported during this period. Morning HREF guidance shows a signal for isolated convection this afternoon and early Tuesday morning with favorable thermodynamic profiles in place for a mixture of wet/dry thunderstorms. Given recent observations, the model signals, and antecedent fuel conditions, risk highlights appear warranted. Localized elevated conditions remain likely across west-central NV in the immediate lee of the northern Sierra Nevada as well as across portions of eastern NV. However, such conditions are expected to remain sufficiently localized to preclude highlights. ..Moore.. 08/11/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1255 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024/ ...Synopsis... A belt of stronger mid-level winds will be present on the poleward side of a flattened upper-level ridge in the southern U.S. With time, a shortwave trough will amplify and move into northern California and the northwest Great Basin. At the surface, the pressure pattern will be rather disorganized until stronger pressure falls occur in the Northwest late in the period. Fire weather concerns are expected to be low for most areas today. Some locally elevated conditions are possible in parts of central/northern Nevada. RH will likely be in the 10-15% range, but winds will be light. The potential for thunderstorms over sufficiently dry fuels is also too low for highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0742 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111300Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR WESTERN NEBRASKA INTO NORTHEAST COLORADO AND NORTHWEST KANSAS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. ...Central High Plains to Black Hills... Water-vapor imagery shows a potent mid-level shortwave trough moving east across southern MT/WY this morning. This upper feature is forecast to reach the Black Hills by early to mid afternoon and subsequently move into the IA/MO vicinity by early Monday morning. At the surface, dominant high pressure will hold across the mid MS Valley such that southeasterly low-level trajectories will be maintained across the central High Plains. Morning raob data over the lower MO Valley into eastern NE/KS sampled a relatively cool/stable continental airmass. Appreciable destabilization will occur in the vicinity of a lee trough where stronger heating is forecast today. Some isolated thunderstorms will likely shift eastward from MT/WY into the SD/NE Panhandle vicinity by early afternoon with additional storm development likely as stronger large-scale ascent impinges on the instability axis over the High Plains. Forecast soundings show long, straight hodographs which will promote supercellular organization with the stronger updrafts. Widely scattered to scattered storms are possible from the Black Hills southward into eastern CO/northwest KS. Large hail and severe gusts will be the primary hazards with the stronger storms before this activity moves east and/or weakens by mid evening related to the loss of heating. ...Raton Mesa east into the TX Panhandle and western OK... A reservoir of greater moisture/buoyancy will exist with east extent as a modifying outflow boundary becomes draped across the region this afternoon in wake of morning storms over central OK. An MCV noted in radar imagery this morning will move east across northern OK through the early afternoon with implied subsidence in its wake. Little in the way of large-scale forcing for ascent will contribute to suppressing convective development through mid afternoon. However, heating over the Raton Mesa and TX Panhandle may foster isolated storms late this afternoon into the early evening. More uncertain is if a couple of storms can develop farther east into OK where large buoyancy (3000+ J/kg MLCAPE) is forecast with a weak cap. Model guidance varies considerably (as expected with a wide array of potential solutions) but mesoscale trends will be monitored for the possible inclusion of low-severe probabilities if uncertainty decreases. ..Smith/Jewell.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0742 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111300Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR WESTERN NEBRASKA INTO NORTHEAST COLORADO AND NORTHWEST KANSAS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. ...Central High Plains to Black Hills... Water-vapor imagery shows a potent mid-level shortwave trough moving east across southern MT/WY this morning. This upper feature is forecast to reach the Black Hills by early to mid afternoon and subsequently move into the IA/MO vicinity by early Monday morning. At the surface, dominant high pressure will hold across the mid MS Valley such that southeasterly low-level trajectories will be maintained across the central High Plains. Morning raob data over the lower MO Valley into eastern NE/KS sampled a relatively cool/stable continental airmass. Appreciable destabilization will occur in the vicinity of a lee trough where stronger heating is forecast today. Some isolated thunderstorms will likely shift eastward from MT/WY into the SD/NE Panhandle vicinity by early afternoon with additional storm development likely as stronger large-scale ascent impinges on the instability axis over the High Plains. Forecast soundings show long, straight hodographs which will promote supercellular organization with the stronger updrafts. Widely scattered to scattered storms are possible from the Black Hills southward into eastern CO/northwest KS. Large hail and severe gusts will be the primary hazards with the stronger storms before this activity moves east and/or weakens by mid evening related to the loss of heating. ...Raton Mesa east into the TX Panhandle and western OK... A reservoir of greater moisture/buoyancy will exist with east extent as a modifying outflow boundary becomes draped across the region this afternoon in wake of morning storms over central OK. An MCV noted in radar imagery this morning will move east across northern OK through the early afternoon with implied subsidence in its wake. Little in the way of large-scale forcing for ascent will contribute to suppressing convective development through mid afternoon. However, heating over the Raton Mesa and TX Panhandle may foster isolated storms late this afternoon into the early evening. More uncertain is if a couple of storms can develop farther east into OK where large buoyancy (3000+ J/kg MLCAPE) is forecast with a weak cap. Model guidance varies considerably (as expected with a wide array of potential solutions) but mesoscale trends will be monitored for the possible inclusion of low-severe probabilities if uncertainty decreases. ..Smith/Jewell.. 08/11/2024 Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0742 AM CDT Sun Aug 11 2024 Valid 111300Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR WESTERN NEBRASKA INTO NORTHEAST COLORADO AND NORTHWEST KANSAS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central High Plains this afternoon into the early evening. ...Central High Plains to Black Hills... Water-vapor imagery shows a potent mid-level shortwave trough moving east across southern MT/WY this morning. This upper feature is forecast to reach the Black Hills by early to mid afternoon and subsequently move into the IA/MO vicinity by early Monday morning. At the surface, dominant high pressure will hold across the mid MS Valley such that southeasterly low-level trajectories will be maintained across the central High Plains. Morning raob data over the lower MO Valley into eastern NE/KS sampled a relatively cool/stable continental airmass. Appreciable destabilization will occur in the vicinity of a lee trough where stronger heating is forecast today. Some isolated thunderstorms will likely shift eastward from MT/WY into the SD/NE Panhandle vicinity by early afternoon with additional storm development likely as stronger large-scale ascent impinges on the instability axis over the High Plains. Forecast soundings show long, straight hodographs which will promote supercellular organization with the stronger updrafts. Widely scattered to scattered storms are possible from the Black Hills southward into eastern CO/northwest KS. Large hail and severe gusts will be the primary hazards with the stronger storms before this activity moves east and/or weakens by mid evening related to the loss of heating. ...Raton Mesa east into the TX Panhandle and western OK... A reservoir of greater moisture/buoyancy will exist with east extent as a modifying outflow boundary becomes draped across the region this afternoon in wake of morning storms over central OK. An MCV noted in radar imagery this morning will move east across northern OK through the early afternoon with implied subsidence in its wake. Little in the way of large-scale forcing for ascent will contribute to suppressing convective development through mid afternoon. However, heating over the Raton Mesa and TX Panhandle may foster isolated storms late this afternoon into the early evening. More uncertain is if a couple of storms can develop farther east into OK where large buoyancy (3000+ J/kg MLCAPE) is forecast with a weak cap. Model guidance varies considerably (as expected with a wide array of potential solutions) but mesoscale trends will be monitored for the possible inclusion of low-severe probabilities if uncertainty decreases. ..Smith/Jewell.. 08/11/2024 Read more