Severe Storms

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...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 0449 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 231200Z - 291200Z A mid-level trough is forecast to eject across the northern Rockies and into Canada by the midweek. A portion of this trough is progged to remain as a cutoff low off the California coast D3/Wednesday through Day 6/Friday. A secondary trough will deepen across the western United States next weekend, with continued dry and occasionally breezy conditions across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Pacific Northwest. ...D3/Wednesday-D4/Thursday... Dry thunderstorm potential returns across portions of northern California into southern Oregon and eastern Nevada D3/Wednesday into D4/Thursday. Initially moisture and forcing will be modest, with potential for isolated dry thunderstorms mainly across northeastern California on D3/Wednesday, possible continuing overnight into D4/Thursday. On D4/Thursday moisture increases which will likely lead to an increase in coverage and a transition to a mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. As instability increases, lightning efficiency will increase with more widespread strikes amid critically dry fuels. As such, isolated dry thunderstorm chances were included on both days across portions of northern California into far western Utah and southern Oregon. ..Thornton.. 07/21/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0255 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 212000Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, severe gusts, and perhaps a tornado or two will be possible late this afternoon into tonight across parts of the northern Plains. ...20Z Update... The previous forecast remains on track, and only minor adjustments were made with this update. In the northern Plains, the Slight risk was expanded eastward in portions of ND, driven by 15-percent wind probabilities. The latest model guidance is in relatively good agreement, depicting an eastward-moving cluster of storms through the early morning hours -- aided by a strengthening low-level jet and convectively augmented midlevel impulse. Farther south, the Marginal risk was expanded slightly southward across central KS. Here, continued diurnal heating/destabilization amid rich boundary-layer moisture and steep lapse rates will favor severe wind gusts with any storm clusters that evolve through this evening. ..Weinman.. 07/21/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1132 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025/ ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... Water-vapor imagery shows a mid-level trough progressing eastward across the Pacific Northwest towards the northern Rockies. A lead mid-level vorticity max rotating through the base of the trough is forecast to pivot east-northeastward from north-central ID into MT by the early evening. In the low levels, a stationary frontal zone extends from near the NE/SD border west-northwestward to near the ID/WY/MT border with an easterly component to the low-level flow being maintained across eastern into central portions of MT. A moisture plume protrudes northwestward along and north of this boundary with a reservoir of 70s F dewpoints over NE to lower 60s in southeast MT (850-mb dewpoints around 16 deg C per objective analysis). A notable capping inversion will likely inhibit storm development until mid afternoon and the initial storm activity will likely focus near higher terrain and over southern MT. Steep mid-level lapse rates and 30-45 kt southwesterly 500-mb flow will support supercells with large to very large hail accompanying these storms from near the Black Hills into southern MT. A tornado risk may develop where locally backed flow in the presence of smaller temperature-dewpoint spreads could evolve near the boundary. Upscale growth into one or more clusters or an MCS seems plausible this evening into the overnight as storms move/develop east into the Dakotas. ...Central Plains... No change was made to the previous forecast for the Central Plains region. Much of the central Plains will remain capped today, as the upper ridge and warm temperatures aloft exert their influence. A surface trough is expected to extend southward across the central High Plains this afternoon, and a remnant MCV related to earlier convection should move eastward along/near the NE/KS border. Both of these features may aid in at least isolated thunderstorm development this afternoon, in the presence of moderate to strong instability amid modest deep-layer shear. Isolated severe hail and wind gusts may occur with any of the more robust cores that can develop and be maintained in an otherwise weak forcing regime. ...Tennessee Valley into the Southeast... Midday visible-satellite imagery shows an agitated cumulus field from southern GA northwestward into the southern Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau. 12 UTC raobs from Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charleston showed PW in excess of 2 inches, signifying a very moist, deep troposphere. Surface temperatures will continue to warm into the 90s F, thereby steepening 0-2 km lapse rates. As storms develop, some of the stronger water-loaded downdrafts may yield a threat for localized 50-65 mph gusts and pockets of wind damage. This activity will likely diminish by the evening. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0255 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 212000Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, severe gusts, and perhaps a tornado or two will be possible late this afternoon into tonight across parts of the northern Plains. ...20Z Update... The previous forecast remains on track, and only minor adjustments were made with this update. In the northern Plains, the Slight risk was expanded eastward in portions of ND, driven by 15-percent wind probabilities. The latest model guidance is in relatively good agreement, depicting an eastward-moving cluster of storms through the early morning hours -- aided by a strengthening low-level jet and convectively augmented midlevel impulse. Farther south, the Marginal risk was expanded slightly southward across central KS. Here, continued diurnal heating/destabilization amid rich boundary-layer moisture and steep lapse rates will favor severe wind gusts with any storm clusters that evolve through this evening. ..Weinman.. 07/21/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1132 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025/ ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... Water-vapor imagery shows a mid-level trough progressing eastward across the Pacific Northwest towards the northern Rockies. A lead mid-level vorticity max rotating through the base of the trough is forecast to pivot east-northeastward from north-central ID into MT by the early evening. In the low levels, a stationary frontal zone extends from near the NE/SD border west-northwestward to near the ID/WY/MT border with an easterly component to the low-level flow being maintained across eastern into central portions of MT. A moisture plume protrudes northwestward along and north of this boundary with a reservoir of 70s F dewpoints over NE to lower 60s in southeast MT (850-mb dewpoints around 16 deg C per objective analysis). A notable capping inversion will likely inhibit storm development until mid afternoon and the initial storm activity will likely focus near higher terrain and over southern MT. Steep mid-level lapse rates and 30-45 kt southwesterly 500-mb flow will support supercells with large to very large hail accompanying these storms from near the Black Hills into southern MT. A tornado risk may develop where locally backed flow in the presence of smaller temperature-dewpoint spreads could evolve near the boundary. Upscale growth into one or more clusters or an MCS seems plausible this evening into the overnight as storms move/develop east into the Dakotas. ...Central Plains... No change was made to the previous forecast for the Central Plains region. Much of the central Plains will remain capped today, as the upper ridge and warm temperatures aloft exert their influence. A surface trough is expected to extend southward across the central High Plains this afternoon, and a remnant MCV related to earlier convection should move eastward along/near the NE/KS border. Both of these features may aid in at least isolated thunderstorm development this afternoon, in the presence of moderate to strong instability amid modest deep-layer shear. Isolated severe hail and wind gusts may occur with any of the more robust cores that can develop and be maintained in an otherwise weak forcing regime. ...Tennessee Valley into the Southeast... Midday visible-satellite imagery shows an agitated cumulus field from southern GA northwestward into the southern Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau. 12 UTC raobs from Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charleston showed PW in excess of 2 inches, signifying a very moist, deep troposphere. Surface temperatures will continue to warm into the 90s F, thereby steepening 0-2 km lapse rates. As storms develop, some of the stronger water-loaded downdrafts may yield a threat for localized 50-65 mph gusts and pockets of wind damage. This activity will likely diminish by the evening. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0255 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 212000Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, severe gusts, and perhaps a tornado or two will be possible late this afternoon into tonight across parts of the northern Plains. ...20Z Update... The previous forecast remains on track, and only minor adjustments were made with this update. In the northern Plains, the Slight risk was expanded eastward in portions of ND, driven by 15-percent wind probabilities. The latest model guidance is in relatively good agreement, depicting an eastward-moving cluster of storms through the early morning hours -- aided by a strengthening low-level jet and convectively augmented midlevel impulse. Farther south, the Marginal risk was expanded slightly southward across central KS. Here, continued diurnal heating/destabilization amid rich boundary-layer moisture and steep lapse rates will favor severe wind gusts with any storm clusters that evolve through this evening. ..Weinman.. 07/21/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1132 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025/ ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... Water-vapor imagery shows a mid-level trough progressing eastward across the Pacific Northwest towards the northern Rockies. A lead mid-level vorticity max rotating through the base of the trough is forecast to pivot east-northeastward from north-central ID into MT by the early evening. In the low levels, a stationary frontal zone extends from near the NE/SD border west-northwestward to near the ID/WY/MT border with an easterly component to the low-level flow being maintained across eastern into central portions of MT. A moisture plume protrudes northwestward along and north of this boundary with a reservoir of 70s F dewpoints over NE to lower 60s in southeast MT (850-mb dewpoints around 16 deg C per objective analysis). A notable capping inversion will likely inhibit storm development until mid afternoon and the initial storm activity will likely focus near higher terrain and over southern MT. Steep mid-level lapse rates and 30-45 kt southwesterly 500-mb flow will support supercells with large to very large hail accompanying these storms from near the Black Hills into southern MT. A tornado risk may develop where locally backed flow in the presence of smaller temperature-dewpoint spreads could evolve near the boundary. Upscale growth into one or more clusters or an MCS seems plausible this evening into the overnight as storms move/develop east into the Dakotas. ...Central Plains... No change was made to the previous forecast for the Central Plains region. Much of the central Plains will remain capped today, as the upper ridge and warm temperatures aloft exert their influence. A surface trough is expected to extend southward across the central High Plains this afternoon, and a remnant MCV related to earlier convection should move eastward along/near the NE/KS border. Both of these features may aid in at least isolated thunderstorm development this afternoon, in the presence of moderate to strong instability amid modest deep-layer shear. Isolated severe hail and wind gusts may occur with any of the more robust cores that can develop and be maintained in an otherwise weak forcing regime. ...Tennessee Valley into the Southeast... Midday visible-satellite imagery shows an agitated cumulus field from southern GA northwestward into the southern Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau. 12 UTC raobs from Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charleston showed PW in excess of 2 inches, signifying a very moist, deep troposphere. Surface temperatures will continue to warm into the 90s F, thereby steepening 0-2 km lapse rates. As storms develop, some of the stronger water-loaded downdrafts may yield a threat for localized 50-65 mph gusts and pockets of wind damage. This activity will likely diminish by the evening. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0255 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 212000Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, severe gusts, and perhaps a tornado or two will be possible late this afternoon into tonight across parts of the northern Plains. ...20Z Update... The previous forecast remains on track, and only minor adjustments were made with this update. In the northern Plains, the Slight risk was expanded eastward in portions of ND, driven by 15-percent wind probabilities. The latest model guidance is in relatively good agreement, depicting an eastward-moving cluster of storms through the early morning hours -- aided by a strengthening low-level jet and convectively augmented midlevel impulse. Farther south, the Marginal risk was expanded slightly southward across central KS. Here, continued diurnal heating/destabilization amid rich boundary-layer moisture and steep lapse rates will favor severe wind gusts with any storm clusters that evolve through this evening. ..Weinman.. 07/21/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1132 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025/ ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... Water-vapor imagery shows a mid-level trough progressing eastward across the Pacific Northwest towards the northern Rockies. A lead mid-level vorticity max rotating through the base of the trough is forecast to pivot east-northeastward from north-central ID into MT by the early evening. In the low levels, a stationary frontal zone extends from near the NE/SD border west-northwestward to near the ID/WY/MT border with an easterly component to the low-level flow being maintained across eastern into central portions of MT. A moisture plume protrudes northwestward along and north of this boundary with a reservoir of 70s F dewpoints over NE to lower 60s in southeast MT (850-mb dewpoints around 16 deg C per objective analysis). A notable capping inversion will likely inhibit storm development until mid afternoon and the initial storm activity will likely focus near higher terrain and over southern MT. Steep mid-level lapse rates and 30-45 kt southwesterly 500-mb flow will support supercells with large to very large hail accompanying these storms from near the Black Hills into southern MT. A tornado risk may develop where locally backed flow in the presence of smaller temperature-dewpoint spreads could evolve near the boundary. Upscale growth into one or more clusters or an MCS seems plausible this evening into the overnight as storms move/develop east into the Dakotas. ...Central Plains... No change was made to the previous forecast for the Central Plains region. Much of the central Plains will remain capped today, as the upper ridge and warm temperatures aloft exert their influence. A surface trough is expected to extend southward across the central High Plains this afternoon, and a remnant MCV related to earlier convection should move eastward along/near the NE/KS border. Both of these features may aid in at least isolated thunderstorm development this afternoon, in the presence of moderate to strong instability amid modest deep-layer shear. Isolated severe hail and wind gusts may occur with any of the more robust cores that can develop and be maintained in an otherwise weak forcing regime. ...Tennessee Valley into the Southeast... Midday visible-satellite imagery shows an agitated cumulus field from southern GA northwestward into the southern Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau. 12 UTC raobs from Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charleston showed PW in excess of 2 inches, signifying a very moist, deep troposphere. Surface temperatures will continue to warm into the 90s F, thereby steepening 0-2 km lapse rates. As storms develop, some of the stronger water-loaded downdrafts may yield a threat for localized 50-65 mph gusts and pockets of wind damage. This activity will likely diminish by the evening. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0255 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 212000Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, severe gusts, and perhaps a tornado or two will be possible late this afternoon into tonight across parts of the northern Plains. ...20Z Update... The previous forecast remains on track, and only minor adjustments were made with this update. In the northern Plains, the Slight risk was expanded eastward in portions of ND, driven by 15-percent wind probabilities. The latest model guidance is in relatively good agreement, depicting an eastward-moving cluster of storms through the early morning hours -- aided by a strengthening low-level jet and convectively augmented midlevel impulse. Farther south, the Marginal risk was expanded slightly southward across central KS. Here, continued diurnal heating/destabilization amid rich boundary-layer moisture and steep lapse rates will favor severe wind gusts with any storm clusters that evolve through this evening. ..Weinman.. 07/21/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1132 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025/ ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... Water-vapor imagery shows a mid-level trough progressing eastward across the Pacific Northwest towards the northern Rockies. A lead mid-level vorticity max rotating through the base of the trough is forecast to pivot east-northeastward from north-central ID into MT by the early evening. In the low levels, a stationary frontal zone extends from near the NE/SD border west-northwestward to near the ID/WY/MT border with an easterly component to the low-level flow being maintained across eastern into central portions of MT. A moisture plume protrudes northwestward along and north of this boundary with a reservoir of 70s F dewpoints over NE to lower 60s in southeast MT (850-mb dewpoints around 16 deg C per objective analysis). A notable capping inversion will likely inhibit storm development until mid afternoon and the initial storm activity will likely focus near higher terrain and over southern MT. Steep mid-level lapse rates and 30-45 kt southwesterly 500-mb flow will support supercells with large to very large hail accompanying these storms from near the Black Hills into southern MT. A tornado risk may develop where locally backed flow in the presence of smaller temperature-dewpoint spreads could evolve near the boundary. Upscale growth into one or more clusters or an MCS seems plausible this evening into the overnight as storms move/develop east into the Dakotas. ...Central Plains... No change was made to the previous forecast for the Central Plains region. Much of the central Plains will remain capped today, as the upper ridge and warm temperatures aloft exert their influence. A surface trough is expected to extend southward across the central High Plains this afternoon, and a remnant MCV related to earlier convection should move eastward along/near the NE/KS border. Both of these features may aid in at least isolated thunderstorm development this afternoon, in the presence of moderate to strong instability amid modest deep-layer shear. Isolated severe hail and wind gusts may occur with any of the more robust cores that can develop and be maintained in an otherwise weak forcing regime. ...Tennessee Valley into the Southeast... Midday visible-satellite imagery shows an agitated cumulus field from southern GA northwestward into the southern Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau. 12 UTC raobs from Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charleston showed PW in excess of 2 inches, signifying a very moist, deep troposphere. Surface temperatures will continue to warm into the 90s F, thereby steepening 0-2 km lapse rates. As storms develop, some of the stronger water-loaded downdrafts may yield a threat for localized 50-65 mph gusts and pockets of wind damage. This activity will likely diminish by the evening. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0255 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Valid 212000Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, severe gusts, and perhaps a tornado or two will be possible late this afternoon into tonight across parts of the northern Plains. ...20Z Update... The previous forecast remains on track, and only minor adjustments were made with this update. In the northern Plains, the Slight risk was expanded eastward in portions of ND, driven by 15-percent wind probabilities. The latest model guidance is in relatively good agreement, depicting an eastward-moving cluster of storms through the early morning hours -- aided by a strengthening low-level jet and convectively augmented midlevel impulse. Farther south, the Marginal risk was expanded slightly southward across central KS. Here, continued diurnal heating/destabilization amid rich boundary-layer moisture and steep lapse rates will favor severe wind gusts with any storm clusters that evolve through this evening. ..Weinman.. 07/21/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1132 AM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025/ ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... Water-vapor imagery shows a mid-level trough progressing eastward across the Pacific Northwest towards the northern Rockies. A lead mid-level vorticity max rotating through the base of the trough is forecast to pivot east-northeastward from north-central ID into MT by the early evening. In the low levels, a stationary frontal zone extends from near the NE/SD border west-northwestward to near the ID/WY/MT border with an easterly component to the low-level flow being maintained across eastern into central portions of MT. A moisture plume protrudes northwestward along and north of this boundary with a reservoir of 70s F dewpoints over NE to lower 60s in southeast MT (850-mb dewpoints around 16 deg C per objective analysis). A notable capping inversion will likely inhibit storm development until mid afternoon and the initial storm activity will likely focus near higher terrain and over southern MT. Steep mid-level lapse rates and 30-45 kt southwesterly 500-mb flow will support supercells with large to very large hail accompanying these storms from near the Black Hills into southern MT. A tornado risk may develop where locally backed flow in the presence of smaller temperature-dewpoint spreads could evolve near the boundary. Upscale growth into one or more clusters or an MCS seems plausible this evening into the overnight as storms move/develop east into the Dakotas. ...Central Plains... No change was made to the previous forecast for the Central Plains region. Much of the central Plains will remain capped today, as the upper ridge and warm temperatures aloft exert their influence. A surface trough is expected to extend southward across the central High Plains this afternoon, and a remnant MCV related to earlier convection should move eastward along/near the NE/KS border. Both of these features may aid in at least isolated thunderstorm development this afternoon, in the presence of moderate to strong instability amid modest deep-layer shear. Isolated severe hail and wind gusts may occur with any of the more robust cores that can develop and be maintained in an otherwise weak forcing regime. ...Tennessee Valley into the Southeast... Midday visible-satellite imagery shows an agitated cumulus field from southern GA northwestward into the southern Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau. 12 UTC raobs from Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charleston showed PW in excess of 2 inches, signifying a very moist, deep troposphere. Surface temperatures will continue to warm into the 90s F, thereby steepening 0-2 km lapse rates. As storms develop, some of the stronger water-loaded downdrafts may yield a threat for localized 50-65 mph gusts and pockets of wind damage. This activity will likely diminish by the evening. Read more

MD 1746 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN MT INTO WESTERN ND/SD AND NORTHEAST WY
Mesoscale Discussion 1746 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0259 PM CDT Mon Jul 21 2025 Areas affected...portions of central and eastern MT into western ND/SD and northeast WY Concerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 211959Z - 212200Z Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent SUMMARY...Severe thunderstorm potential will increase over the next 1-3 hours. Potential for large hail 2.5-3.0 inches in diameter, damaging gusts to 80 mph, and possibly a tornado will be possible into the evening hours. A severe thunderstorm watch is likely for parts of the discussion area by 22z. DISCUSSION...Isolated thunderstorms and increasing cumulus are noted near the higher terrain of northern WY/southern MT. This activity is developing within drier air and strong differential heating over higher terrain and as increasing large-scale ascent begins to impinge on the area from the west. With time, additional convection is expected to spread northeast into an axis of great boundary-layer moisture in the upper 50s to low 60s F from central MT into the western Dakotas. Favorable vertical shear amid a roughly west to east oriented tongue of modest to strong instability will support initial cells capable of large hail. Steepened low-level lapse rates and at least some modest dry air noted in forecast soundings centered around 700 mb suggests strong winds also will be possible. This may especially occur if any clusters/bows develop as a low-level jet increases during the evening, and with eastward into the western Dakotas. As storms interact with the moist axis across southeast MT, some potential will exist for a tornado or two if capping is sufficiently eroded and where backed low-level winds will result in locally enhanced 0-1 km SRH. Initial severe thunderstorm watch issuance is expected by 22z, though eastern extent of watch issuance is a bit uncertain and may or may not extend into the western Dakotas with this watch issuance. ..Leitman/Smith.. 07/21/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...BIS...UNR...BYZ...GGW...TFX... LAT...LON 44260422 44220359 44340317 44820295 45760286 46920302 47720348 48090542 47840790 47101010 46681056 46231074 45551031 45170739 44880570 44260422 MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...UP TO 95 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...65-80 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...2.00-3.50 IN Read more

WW 0535 Status Updates
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WW 0535 Status Updates
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WW 0535 Status Updates
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WW 535 SEVERE TSTM MT ND SD WY 212135Z - 220500Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 535 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 335 PM MDT Mon Jul 21 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast Montana Southwest North Dakota Northwest South Dakota Northeast Wyoming * Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 335 PM until 1100 PM MDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will continue to develop and intensify across parts of northeast Wyoming and southeast Montana through the late afternoon. These storms will track northeastward across the watch area, posing a risk of large hail and damaging wind gusts. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles north and south of a line from 60 miles northwest of Billings MT to 25 miles east northeast of Buffalo SD. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 25030. ...Hart Read more