Severe Storms

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0637 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 170100Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE FLORIDA PENINSULA AND KEYS... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida Peninsula and Keys. ...01z Update... Eastern Gulf Basin short-wave trough is ejecting northeast toward the FL Peninsula this evening. Surface low associated with this short wave will approach the FL Gulf Coast after 06z, then advance off the Atlantic Coast near Jacksonville by sunrise. 00z soundings over the southeastern US have yet to destabilize materially, but weak buoyancy is noted at MFL where SBCAPE is on the order of 500 J/kg. However, strong shear is in place and a marked increase in the LLJ is expected later this evening with 850mb flow likely to exceed 60-80kt by the end of the period. Latest lightning data suggests the strongest/deepest convection is immediately ahead of the short wave/surface low, at least 100mi west of the Peninsula. With time, buoyancy should increase such that deeper updrafts/lightning will develop with convection over land. Severe probabilities remain unchanged from 20z, and damaging gusts and tornadoes remain possible, especially after midnight. ..Darrow.. 12/17/2023 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0637 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 170100Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE FLORIDA PENINSULA AND KEYS... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida Peninsula and Keys. ...01z Update... Eastern Gulf Basin short-wave trough is ejecting northeast toward the FL Peninsula this evening. Surface low associated with this short wave will approach the FL Gulf Coast after 06z, then advance off the Atlantic Coast near Jacksonville by sunrise. 00z soundings over the southeastern US have yet to destabilize materially, but weak buoyancy is noted at MFL where SBCAPE is on the order of 500 J/kg. However, strong shear is in place and a marked increase in the LLJ is expected later this evening with 850mb flow likely to exceed 60-80kt by the end of the period. Latest lightning data suggests the strongest/deepest convection is immediately ahead of the short wave/surface low, at least 100mi west of the Peninsula. With time, buoyancy should increase such that deeper updrafts/lightning will develop with convection over land. Severe probabilities remain unchanged from 20z, and damaging gusts and tornadoes remain possible, especially after midnight. ..Darrow.. 12/17/2023 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0637 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 170100Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE FLORIDA PENINSULA AND KEYS... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida Peninsula and Keys. ...01z Update... Eastern Gulf Basin short-wave trough is ejecting northeast toward the FL Peninsula this evening. Surface low associated with this short wave will approach the FL Gulf Coast after 06z, then advance off the Atlantic Coast near Jacksonville by sunrise. 00z soundings over the southeastern US have yet to destabilize materially, but weak buoyancy is noted at MFL where SBCAPE is on the order of 500 J/kg. However, strong shear is in place and a marked increase in the LLJ is expected later this evening with 850mb flow likely to exceed 60-80kt by the end of the period. Latest lightning data suggests the strongest/deepest convection is immediately ahead of the short wave/surface low, at least 100mi west of the Peninsula. With time, buoyancy should increase such that deeper updrafts/lightning will develop with convection over land. Severe probabilities remain unchanged from 20z, and damaging gusts and tornadoes remain possible, especially after midnight. ..Darrow.. 12/17/2023 Read more

No watches are valid as of Sat Dec 16 22:34:01 UTC 2023.

No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Sat Dec 16 22:34:01 UTC 2023.

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0351 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 181200Z - 241200Z The mid-level flow pattern across the CONUS will remain amplified at the start of the extended forecast period. A broad and deep trough with a strong coastal low will continue to intensify over the East Coast before shifting eastward by midweek. At the same time, a Pacific trough will move inland with broad southwesterly flow extending over parts of CA, WA and OR. Flow aloft will weaken as transient ridging builds over the central US through the end of the work week. Simultaneously, the Pacific trough will transition to a cutoff low over the West Coast with widespread precipitation likely into the early weekend. Across the center of the country, weaker flow aloft beneath transient ridging and surface high pressure should keep temperatures mild, but winds quite weak. Stronger flow aloft will likely return late next weekend into early next week as several upper-level troughs are expected to transit the central US. With the active flow pattern expected to continue toward the end of the extended forecast period, widespread precipitation, mild temperatures and weak winds should dampen fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 ...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 0351 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 181200Z - 241200Z The mid-level flow pattern across the CONUS will remain amplified at the start of the extended forecast period. A broad and deep trough with a strong coastal low will continue to intensify over the East Coast before shifting eastward by midweek. At the same time, a Pacific trough will move inland with broad southwesterly flow extending over parts of CA, WA and OR. Flow aloft will weaken as transient ridging builds over the central US through the end of the work week. Simultaneously, the Pacific trough will transition to a cutoff low over the West Coast with widespread precipitation likely into the early weekend. Across the center of the country, weaker flow aloft beneath transient ridging and surface high pressure should keep temperatures mild, but winds quite weak. Stronger flow aloft will likely return late next weekend into early next week as several upper-level troughs are expected to transit the central US. With the active flow pattern expected to continue toward the end of the extended forecast period, widespread precipitation, mild temperatures and weak winds should dampen fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 ...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 0351 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 181200Z - 241200Z The mid-level flow pattern across the CONUS will remain amplified at the start of the extended forecast period. A broad and deep trough with a strong coastal low will continue to intensify over the East Coast before shifting eastward by midweek. At the same time, a Pacific trough will move inland with broad southwesterly flow extending over parts of CA, WA and OR. Flow aloft will weaken as transient ridging builds over the central US through the end of the work week. Simultaneously, the Pacific trough will transition to a cutoff low over the West Coast with widespread precipitation likely into the early weekend. Across the center of the country, weaker flow aloft beneath transient ridging and surface high pressure should keep temperatures mild, but winds quite weak. Stronger flow aloft will likely return late next weekend into early next week as several upper-level troughs are expected to transit the central US. With the active flow pattern expected to continue toward the end of the extended forecast period, widespread precipitation, mild temperatures and weak winds should dampen fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 ...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 0351 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 181200Z - 241200Z The mid-level flow pattern across the CONUS will remain amplified at the start of the extended forecast period. A broad and deep trough with a strong coastal low will continue to intensify over the East Coast before shifting eastward by midweek. At the same time, a Pacific trough will move inland with broad southwesterly flow extending over parts of CA, WA and OR. Flow aloft will weaken as transient ridging builds over the central US through the end of the work week. Simultaneously, the Pacific trough will transition to a cutoff low over the West Coast with widespread precipitation likely into the early weekend. Across the center of the country, weaker flow aloft beneath transient ridging and surface high pressure should keep temperatures mild, but winds quite weak. Stronger flow aloft will likely return late next weekend into early next week as several upper-level troughs are expected to transit the central US. With the active flow pattern expected to continue toward the end of the extended forecast period, widespread precipitation, mild temperatures and weak winds should dampen fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 ...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 0351 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 181200Z - 241200Z The mid-level flow pattern across the CONUS will remain amplified at the start of the extended forecast period. A broad and deep trough with a strong coastal low will continue to intensify over the East Coast before shifting eastward by midweek. At the same time, a Pacific trough will move inland with broad southwesterly flow extending over parts of CA, WA and OR. Flow aloft will weaken as transient ridging builds over the central US through the end of the work week. Simultaneously, the Pacific trough will transition to a cutoff low over the West Coast with widespread precipitation likely into the early weekend. Across the center of the country, weaker flow aloft beneath transient ridging and surface high pressure should keep temperatures mild, but winds quite weak. Stronger flow aloft will likely return late next weekend into early next week as several upper-level troughs are expected to transit the central US. With the active flow pattern expected to continue toward the end of the extended forecast period, widespread precipitation, mild temperatures and weak winds should dampen fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0149 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 171200Z - 181200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Widespread precipitation and cool temperatures are again expected to limit fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. See the previous discussion. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1228 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Synopsis... A series of mid-level troughs will traverse the eastern CONUS as a mid-level trough approaches the West Coast tomorrow/Sunday. Cool conditions will overspread much of the U.S. east of the Rockies, with appreciable precipitation accumulations possible over California with the approaching West Coast mid-level trough. As such, significant, widespread wildfire-growth potential appears negligible across the CONUS. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0149 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 171200Z - 181200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Widespread precipitation and cool temperatures are again expected to limit fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. See the previous discussion. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1228 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Synopsis... A series of mid-level troughs will traverse the eastern CONUS as a mid-level trough approaches the West Coast tomorrow/Sunday. Cool conditions will overspread much of the U.S. east of the Rockies, with appreciable precipitation accumulations possible over California with the approaching West Coast mid-level trough. As such, significant, widespread wildfire-growth potential appears negligible across the CONUS. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0149 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 171200Z - 181200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Widespread precipitation and cool temperatures are again expected to limit fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. See the previous discussion. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1228 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Synopsis... A series of mid-level troughs will traverse the eastern CONUS as a mid-level trough approaches the West Coast tomorrow/Sunday. Cool conditions will overspread much of the U.S. east of the Rockies, with appreciable precipitation accumulations possible over California with the approaching West Coast mid-level trough. As such, significant, widespread wildfire-growth potential appears negligible across the CONUS. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0149 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 171200Z - 181200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Widespread precipitation and cool temperatures are again expected to limit fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. See the previous discussion. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1228 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Synopsis... A series of mid-level troughs will traverse the eastern CONUS as a mid-level trough approaches the West Coast tomorrow/Sunday. Cool conditions will overspread much of the U.S. east of the Rockies, with appreciable precipitation accumulations possible over California with the approaching West Coast mid-level trough. As such, significant, widespread wildfire-growth potential appears negligible across the CONUS. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0149 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 171200Z - 181200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Widespread precipitation and cool temperatures are again expected to limit fire-weather concerns over much of the CONUS. See the previous discussion. ..Lyons.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1228 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Synopsis... A series of mid-level troughs will traverse the eastern CONUS as a mid-level trough approaches the West Coast tomorrow/Sunday. Cool conditions will overspread much of the U.S. east of the Rockies, with appreciable precipitation accumulations possible over California with the approaching West Coast mid-level trough. As such, significant, widespread wildfire-growth potential appears negligible across the CONUS. ...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 0142 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 162000Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS MUCH OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase by tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida peninsula and Keys. ...20z Update... The previous outlook remains on track, and no changes have been made to severe probabilities across FL and far southeast GA. Overall severe risk will remain conditional through the period given limited thermodynamic environment hindered by weak diurnal heating and poor low-level lapse rates. However, given increasing vertical shear, particularly in the low-levels later this evening/overnight, some risk for locally strong/damaging gusts and a tornado or two remains possible. ..Leitman.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1031 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Florida... A weak surface low residing over the central Gulf of Mexico will move slowly northeastward, strengthening as mid-level troughing now moving southeastward into the western Gulf advances. Warm advection ahead of this system is yielding widespread clouds/precipitation across the eastern Gulf and much of Florida and the Keys late this morning. Though lightning has remained offshore, shallow convection near the Keys has exhibited transient rotation, aided by enhanced easterly low-level flow which veers weakly with height. While a waterspout or brief tornado cannot be ruled out with this activity, weak lapse rates/meager instability should preclude appreciable tornado threat through the day. Later this evening/overnight, as the upper system advances across the Gulf and the surface low nears -- and eventually reaches -- Florida, stronger deep-layer flow gradually overspreading the Peninsula will allow some increase in conditional tornado potential. However, with inland instability forecast to remain weak, will maintain 5% tornado probability, along with potential for locally gusty/damaging winds. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0142 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 162000Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS MUCH OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase by tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida peninsula and Keys. ...20z Update... The previous outlook remains on track, and no changes have been made to severe probabilities across FL and far southeast GA. Overall severe risk will remain conditional through the period given limited thermodynamic environment hindered by weak diurnal heating and poor low-level lapse rates. However, given increasing vertical shear, particularly in the low-levels later this evening/overnight, some risk for locally strong/damaging gusts and a tornado or two remains possible. ..Leitman.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1031 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Florida... A weak surface low residing over the central Gulf of Mexico will move slowly northeastward, strengthening as mid-level troughing now moving southeastward into the western Gulf advances. Warm advection ahead of this system is yielding widespread clouds/precipitation across the eastern Gulf and much of Florida and the Keys late this morning. Though lightning has remained offshore, shallow convection near the Keys has exhibited transient rotation, aided by enhanced easterly low-level flow which veers weakly with height. While a waterspout or brief tornado cannot be ruled out with this activity, weak lapse rates/meager instability should preclude appreciable tornado threat through the day. Later this evening/overnight, as the upper system advances across the Gulf and the surface low nears -- and eventually reaches -- Florida, stronger deep-layer flow gradually overspreading the Peninsula will allow some increase in conditional tornado potential. However, with inland instability forecast to remain weak, will maintain 5% tornado probability, along with potential for locally gusty/damaging winds. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0142 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 162000Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS MUCH OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase by tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida peninsula and Keys. ...20z Update... The previous outlook remains on track, and no changes have been made to severe probabilities across FL and far southeast GA. Overall severe risk will remain conditional through the period given limited thermodynamic environment hindered by weak diurnal heating and poor low-level lapse rates. However, given increasing vertical shear, particularly in the low-levels later this evening/overnight, some risk for locally strong/damaging gusts and a tornado or two remains possible. ..Leitman.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1031 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Florida... A weak surface low residing over the central Gulf of Mexico will move slowly northeastward, strengthening as mid-level troughing now moving southeastward into the western Gulf advances. Warm advection ahead of this system is yielding widespread clouds/precipitation across the eastern Gulf and much of Florida and the Keys late this morning. Though lightning has remained offshore, shallow convection near the Keys has exhibited transient rotation, aided by enhanced easterly low-level flow which veers weakly with height. While a waterspout or brief tornado cannot be ruled out with this activity, weak lapse rates/meager instability should preclude appreciable tornado threat through the day. Later this evening/overnight, as the upper system advances across the Gulf and the surface low nears -- and eventually reaches -- Florida, stronger deep-layer flow gradually overspreading the Peninsula will allow some increase in conditional tornado potential. However, with inland instability forecast to remain weak, will maintain 5% tornado probability, along with potential for locally gusty/damaging winds. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0142 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 162000Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS MUCH OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase by tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida peninsula and Keys. ...20z Update... The previous outlook remains on track, and no changes have been made to severe probabilities across FL and far southeast GA. Overall severe risk will remain conditional through the period given limited thermodynamic environment hindered by weak diurnal heating and poor low-level lapse rates. However, given increasing vertical shear, particularly in the low-levels later this evening/overnight, some risk for locally strong/damaging gusts and a tornado or two remains possible. ..Leitman.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1031 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Florida... A weak surface low residing over the central Gulf of Mexico will move slowly northeastward, strengthening as mid-level troughing now moving southeastward into the western Gulf advances. Warm advection ahead of this system is yielding widespread clouds/precipitation across the eastern Gulf and much of Florida and the Keys late this morning. Though lightning has remained offshore, shallow convection near the Keys has exhibited transient rotation, aided by enhanced easterly low-level flow which veers weakly with height. While a waterspout or brief tornado cannot be ruled out with this activity, weak lapse rates/meager instability should preclude appreciable tornado threat through the day. Later this evening/overnight, as the upper system advances across the Gulf and the surface low nears -- and eventually reaches -- Florida, stronger deep-layer flow gradually overspreading the Peninsula will allow some increase in conditional tornado potential. However, with inland instability forecast to remain weak, will maintain 5% tornado probability, along with potential for locally gusty/damaging winds. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0142 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 Valid 162000Z - 171200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS MUCH OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA... ...SUMMARY... The threat for a few damaging gusts and tornadoes will increase by tonight into Sunday morning across the Florida peninsula and Keys. ...20z Update... The previous outlook remains on track, and no changes have been made to severe probabilities across FL and far southeast GA. Overall severe risk will remain conditional through the period given limited thermodynamic environment hindered by weak diurnal heating and poor low-level lapse rates. However, given increasing vertical shear, particularly in the low-levels later this evening/overnight, some risk for locally strong/damaging gusts and a tornado or two remains possible. ..Leitman.. 12/16/2023 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1031 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/ ...Florida... A weak surface low residing over the central Gulf of Mexico will move slowly northeastward, strengthening as mid-level troughing now moving southeastward into the western Gulf advances. Warm advection ahead of this system is yielding widespread clouds/precipitation across the eastern Gulf and much of Florida and the Keys late this morning. Though lightning has remained offshore, shallow convection near the Keys has exhibited transient rotation, aided by enhanced easterly low-level flow which veers weakly with height. While a waterspout or brief tornado cannot be ruled out with this activity, weak lapse rates/meager instability should preclude appreciable tornado threat through the day. Later this evening/overnight, as the upper system advances across the Gulf and the surface low nears -- and eventually reaches -- Florida, stronger deep-layer flow gradually overspreading the Peninsula will allow some increase in conditional tornado potential. However, with inland instability forecast to remain weak, will maintain 5% tornado probability, along with potential for locally gusty/damaging winds. Read more