Severe Storms

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Valid 161200Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER GREAT LAKES... ...SUMMARY... Scattered strong to severe storms are expected this evening and overnight from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley, with hail the primary risk. ...Northern/Central Plains to the upper Great Lakes... Northern Rockies short-wave trough will eject northeast across SK/MB into western ON by 17/00z. This feature is expected to partially influence the upper Great Lakes region, with only weak height falls glancing northern portions of MN. Otherwise, the primary concern for the upper Great Lakes will be the early-day short-wave trough that will eject across WI/MI. This feature is currently located over western IA but convection has weakened considerably despite the large-scale support. Current thinking is non-severe convection should spread northeast across WI into the U.P. of MI early within a warm advection corridor. Weak short-wave ridging will be noted across much of the upper MS Valley in the wake of the early-day feature. The boundary that surges across MN, arcing back into the central Plains will provide a focus for low-level convergence; however, boundary-layer heating may be inadequate for appreciable surface-based convection until late in the day. Latest models are not aggressive in developing convection along the boundary, but rather generate elevated convection north of the wind shift later in the evening as the LLJ refocuses over the central Plains after sunset. A strong signal for robust elevated convection exists across portions of SD/NE during the latter half of the period, and this activity should spread northeast during the overnight hours. Forecast soundings exhibit substantial MUCAPE (in excess of 2000 J/kg), if lifting parcels above 850mb within the strengthening warm-advection zone. Hail should be the primary concern with the elevated convection. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 06/16/2024 Read more

MD 1285 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR TX PERMIAN BASIN INTO FAR SOUTHEAST NM
Mesoscale Discussion 1285 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1109 PM CDT Sat Jun 15 2024 Areas affected...TX Permian Basin into far southeast NM Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 160409Z - 160545Z Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent SUMMARY...An isolated hail threat could persist into the early overnight hours. DISCUSSION...An isolated supercell is moving southeastward toward Midland late this evening. While MLCINH is increasing and the longevity of this cell is uncertain, steep midlevel lapse rates and favorable deep-layer shear (as noted on the 00Z MAF sounding) will continue to support a large hail threat for as long as this storm persists, along with some potential for localized severe gusts. Farther west, elevated convection is gradually increasing across southeast NM, along the western periphery of deeper low-level moisture. This convection is possibly being aided by a subtle southern-stream vorticity maximum, and some recent CAM guidance suggests that a strong storm or two could emerge out of this developing area of convection, and move eastward with an isolated hail threat into the early overnight hours. ..Dean/Smith.. 06/16/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...SJT...LUB...MAF...ABQ... LAT...LON 33440448 33740428 33880336 33110204 32440144 31810121 31570228 31990272 32310322 32530352 33440448 Read more

WW 0422 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 NE 2WX TO 30 NE DIK TO 35 WNW MOT TO 65 NNW MOT. ..LEITMAN..06/16/24 ATTN...WFO...BIS... STATUS REPORT FOR WT 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NDC001-009-015-037-041-049-055-057-059-065-075-083-101-160640- ND . NORTH DAKOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BOTTINEAU BURLEIGH GRANT HETTINGER MCHENRY MCLEAN MERCER MORTON OLIVER RENVILLE SHERIDAN WARD THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 0422 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 NE 2WX TO 30 NE DIK TO 35 WNW MOT TO 65 NNW MOT. ..LEITMAN..06/16/24 ATTN...WFO...BIS... STATUS REPORT FOR WT 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NDC001-009-015-037-041-049-055-057-059-065-075-083-101-160640- ND . NORTH DAKOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BOTTINEAU BURLEIGH GRANT HETTINGER MCHENRY MCLEAN MERCER MORTON OLIVER RENVILLE SHERIDAN WARD THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 0422 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 NE 2WX TO 30 NE DIK TO 35 WNW MOT TO 65 NNW MOT. ..LEITMAN..06/16/24 ATTN...WFO...BIS... STATUS REPORT FOR WT 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NDC001-009-015-037-041-049-055-057-059-065-075-083-101-160640- ND . NORTH DAKOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BOTTINEAU BURLEIGH GRANT HETTINGER MCHENRY MCLEAN MERCER MORTON OLIVER RENVILLE SHERIDAN WARD THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 0422 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 NE 2WX TO 30 NE DIK TO 35 WNW MOT TO 65 NNW MOT. ..LEITMAN..06/16/24 ATTN...WFO...BIS... STATUS REPORT FOR WT 422 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NDC001-009-015-037-041-049-055-057-059-065-075-083-101-160640- ND . NORTH DAKOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BOTTINEAU BURLEIGH GRANT HETTINGER MCHENRY MCLEAN MERCER MORTON OLIVER RENVILLE SHERIDAN WARD THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more