Severe Storms

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 092000Z - 101200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL/EASTERN SD... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF VA AND OR... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms will likely occur across parts of South Dakota this afternoon and evening. A few tornadoes, some of which may be strong, isolated large hail, and scattered severe winds will all be possible. Other isolated to widely scattered severe thunderstorms will remain possible across parts Oregon and Virginia through this evening. ...20Z Update... 19Z surface analysis shows a weak low over southwestern SD. Low-level convergence to the east of this low has encouraged recent convective development across central SD. A strong baroclinic zone also extends northwest-southeast across SD. The environment along/near this boundary appears increasingly favorable for significant severe weather this afternoon and evening. Supercell thunderstorms are expected to be the dominant storm mode initially given 45-50+ kt of effective bulk shear, with a couple supercell structures observed already. Isolated large hail should occur with these storms. MLCAPE up to 2500 J/kg will likely develop across the warm sector to the southwest of the boundary across parts of western into south-central SD. A very strongly veering low-level wind profile will provide ample effective SRH along the surface boundary, perhaps upwards of 250-450+ m2/s2. The potential for a few tornadoes in this environment with any supercells warrants an increase in tornado probabilities. A strong tornado may also occur if a supercell can move southeastward along the surface boundary given the very favorable low-level shear expected. A small cluster of storms should eventually develop across south-central into southeastern SD and perhaps far northern NE later this evening as a southerly low-level jet strengthens across this area. Scattered severe wind gusts, some potentially significant, will likely occur with these storms through mid to late evening. The Marginal Risk has been expanded westward across western VA into parts of WV to account for thunderstorm development that has occurred this afternoon along a weak front. Both isolated large hail and strong/gusty winds will be possible with these storms as they develop southeastward through the remainder of the afternoon and into the early evening. No changes have been made to the severe probabilities across the northwestern CONUS. ..Gleason.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1130 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...SD... An embedded shortwave impulse is cresting the midlevel ridge and will move east from eastern WY across SD with an attendant surface cyclone. Elevated convection is ongoing in advance of this impulse across western/central SD and the northern extent of this activity should persist east near the SD/ND border. Surface heating on the southern-western flank of this ongoing convection, within a corridor of 65-70 F boundary-layer dewpoints, will contribute to MLCAPE from 1500-2500 J/kg between 21-00Z across west-central into south-central SD. Surface-based thunderstorm development will become more probable in the next few hours, either emanating from the southwest flank of the elevated convection and/or developing westward towards the surface cyclone. These storms should spread southeast along a pronounced differential heating corridor across central to southeast SD. Backed surface winds east of the cyclone, beneath strengthening low/mid-level flow should yield a rather enlarged hodograph towards early evening in a spatially narrow corridor from around Pierre to Mitchell. If a discrete supercell or two can be maintained through this time frame, the tornado risk may be greater than currently forecast. Otherwise, supercells may evolve into small-scale bows with a risk for significant severe wind. A cluster with severe wind as the primary hazard may progress into southeast SD/northeast NE before waning later in the evening given the dearth of instability with eastern extent in western IA. This area will be monitored for a possible upgrade in the 20Z outlook. ...Eastern VA... A subtle mid-upper speed max will progress east-southeastward from eastern WV across VA. Downstream of the Appalachians, robust diabatic heating is well underway and this will contribute to moderate buoyancy with MLCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg. A pre-frontal surface trough may help focus storm initiation in the next few hours across central/northeast VA, with storms potentially spreading southeastward into early evening. Straight hodographs with effective bulk shear of 30-35 kt and steep low-level lapse rates will support some transient supercell structures capable of producing damaging gusts and marginally severe hail. ...Northwest... Embedded shortwave impulses will rotate northward from CA to OR around the eastern periphery of a closed low off the northern CA coast. Typically steep lapse rates over the northern Great Basin and interior Northwest, along with sufficient low-midlevel moisture, will support weak-moderate buoyancy later this afternoon across parts of OR, ID, and northern NV. Scattered thunderstorm development is expected to be focused by ascent preceding the ejecting midlevel waves and surface heating over the higher terrain. The more concentrated storms are anticipated over the OR Cascades and the higher terrain in northeastern OR, where isolated severe wind gusts and marginally severe will be possible with high-based storms in an environment supporting clusters and marginal supercells. Locally strong to severe gusts will also be possible farther east-southeast into parts of northern NV and ID. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 092000Z - 101200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL/EASTERN SD... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF VA AND OR... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms will likely occur across parts of South Dakota this afternoon and evening. A few tornadoes, some of which may be strong, isolated large hail, and scattered severe winds will all be possible. Other isolated to widely scattered severe thunderstorms will remain possible across parts Oregon and Virginia through this evening. ...20Z Update... 19Z surface analysis shows a weak low over southwestern SD. Low-level convergence to the east of this low has encouraged recent convective development across central SD. A strong baroclinic zone also extends northwest-southeast across SD. The environment along/near this boundary appears increasingly favorable for significant severe weather this afternoon and evening. Supercell thunderstorms are expected to be the dominant storm mode initially given 45-50+ kt of effective bulk shear, with a couple supercell structures observed already. Isolated large hail should occur with these storms. MLCAPE up to 2500 J/kg will likely develop across the warm sector to the southwest of the boundary across parts of western into south-central SD. A very strongly veering low-level wind profile will provide ample effective SRH along the surface boundary, perhaps upwards of 250-450+ m2/s2. The potential for a few tornadoes in this environment with any supercells warrants an increase in tornado probabilities. A strong tornado may also occur if a supercell can move southeastward along the surface boundary given the very favorable low-level shear expected. A small cluster of storms should eventually develop across south-central into southeastern SD and perhaps far northern NE later this evening as a southerly low-level jet strengthens across this area. Scattered severe wind gusts, some potentially significant, will likely occur with these storms through mid to late evening. The Marginal Risk has been expanded westward across western VA into parts of WV to account for thunderstorm development that has occurred this afternoon along a weak front. Both isolated large hail and strong/gusty winds will be possible with these storms as they develop southeastward through the remainder of the afternoon and into the early evening. No changes have been made to the severe probabilities across the northwestern CONUS. ..Gleason.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1130 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...SD... An embedded shortwave impulse is cresting the midlevel ridge and will move east from eastern WY across SD with an attendant surface cyclone. Elevated convection is ongoing in advance of this impulse across western/central SD and the northern extent of this activity should persist east near the SD/ND border. Surface heating on the southern-western flank of this ongoing convection, within a corridor of 65-70 F boundary-layer dewpoints, will contribute to MLCAPE from 1500-2500 J/kg between 21-00Z across west-central into south-central SD. Surface-based thunderstorm development will become more probable in the next few hours, either emanating from the southwest flank of the elevated convection and/or developing westward towards the surface cyclone. These storms should spread southeast along a pronounced differential heating corridor across central to southeast SD. Backed surface winds east of the cyclone, beneath strengthening low/mid-level flow should yield a rather enlarged hodograph towards early evening in a spatially narrow corridor from around Pierre to Mitchell. If a discrete supercell or two can be maintained through this time frame, the tornado risk may be greater than currently forecast. Otherwise, supercells may evolve into small-scale bows with a risk for significant severe wind. A cluster with severe wind as the primary hazard may progress into southeast SD/northeast NE before waning later in the evening given the dearth of instability with eastern extent in western IA. This area will be monitored for a possible upgrade in the 20Z outlook. ...Eastern VA... A subtle mid-upper speed max will progress east-southeastward from eastern WV across VA. Downstream of the Appalachians, robust diabatic heating is well underway and this will contribute to moderate buoyancy with MLCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg. A pre-frontal surface trough may help focus storm initiation in the next few hours across central/northeast VA, with storms potentially spreading southeastward into early evening. Straight hodographs with effective bulk shear of 30-35 kt and steep low-level lapse rates will support some transient supercell structures capable of producing damaging gusts and marginally severe hail. ...Northwest... Embedded shortwave impulses will rotate northward from CA to OR around the eastern periphery of a closed low off the northern CA coast. Typically steep lapse rates over the northern Great Basin and interior Northwest, along with sufficient low-midlevel moisture, will support weak-moderate buoyancy later this afternoon across parts of OR, ID, and northern NV. Scattered thunderstorm development is expected to be focused by ascent preceding the ejecting midlevel waves and surface heating over the higher terrain. The more concentrated storms are anticipated over the OR Cascades and the higher terrain in northeastern OR, where isolated severe wind gusts and marginally severe will be possible with high-based storms in an environment supporting clusters and marginal supercells. Locally strong to severe gusts will also be possible farther east-southeast into parts of northern NV and ID. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 092000Z - 101200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL/EASTERN SD... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF VA AND OR... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms will likely occur across parts of South Dakota this afternoon and evening. A few tornadoes, some of which may be strong, isolated large hail, and scattered severe winds will all be possible. Other isolated to widely scattered severe thunderstorms will remain possible across parts Oregon and Virginia through this evening. ...20Z Update... 19Z surface analysis shows a weak low over southwestern SD. Low-level convergence to the east of this low has encouraged recent convective development across central SD. A strong baroclinic zone also extends northwest-southeast across SD. The environment along/near this boundary appears increasingly favorable for significant severe weather this afternoon and evening. Supercell thunderstorms are expected to be the dominant storm mode initially given 45-50+ kt of effective bulk shear, with a couple supercell structures observed already. Isolated large hail should occur with these storms. MLCAPE up to 2500 J/kg will likely develop across the warm sector to the southwest of the boundary across parts of western into south-central SD. A very strongly veering low-level wind profile will provide ample effective SRH along the surface boundary, perhaps upwards of 250-450+ m2/s2. The potential for a few tornadoes in this environment with any supercells warrants an increase in tornado probabilities. A strong tornado may also occur if a supercell can move southeastward along the surface boundary given the very favorable low-level shear expected. A small cluster of storms should eventually develop across south-central into southeastern SD and perhaps far northern NE later this evening as a southerly low-level jet strengthens across this area. Scattered severe wind gusts, some potentially significant, will likely occur with these storms through mid to late evening. The Marginal Risk has been expanded westward across western VA into parts of WV to account for thunderstorm development that has occurred this afternoon along a weak front. Both isolated large hail and strong/gusty winds will be possible with these storms as they develop southeastward through the remainder of the afternoon and into the early evening. No changes have been made to the severe probabilities across the northwestern CONUS. ..Gleason.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1130 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...SD... An embedded shortwave impulse is cresting the midlevel ridge and will move east from eastern WY across SD with an attendant surface cyclone. Elevated convection is ongoing in advance of this impulse across western/central SD and the northern extent of this activity should persist east near the SD/ND border. Surface heating on the southern-western flank of this ongoing convection, within a corridor of 65-70 F boundary-layer dewpoints, will contribute to MLCAPE from 1500-2500 J/kg between 21-00Z across west-central into south-central SD. Surface-based thunderstorm development will become more probable in the next few hours, either emanating from the southwest flank of the elevated convection and/or developing westward towards the surface cyclone. These storms should spread southeast along a pronounced differential heating corridor across central to southeast SD. Backed surface winds east of the cyclone, beneath strengthening low/mid-level flow should yield a rather enlarged hodograph towards early evening in a spatially narrow corridor from around Pierre to Mitchell. If a discrete supercell or two can be maintained through this time frame, the tornado risk may be greater than currently forecast. Otherwise, supercells may evolve into small-scale bows with a risk for significant severe wind. A cluster with severe wind as the primary hazard may progress into southeast SD/northeast NE before waning later in the evening given the dearth of instability with eastern extent in western IA. This area will be monitored for a possible upgrade in the 20Z outlook. ...Eastern VA... A subtle mid-upper speed max will progress east-southeastward from eastern WV across VA. Downstream of the Appalachians, robust diabatic heating is well underway and this will contribute to moderate buoyancy with MLCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg. A pre-frontal surface trough may help focus storm initiation in the next few hours across central/northeast VA, with storms potentially spreading southeastward into early evening. Straight hodographs with effective bulk shear of 30-35 kt and steep low-level lapse rates will support some transient supercell structures capable of producing damaging gusts and marginally severe hail. ...Northwest... Embedded shortwave impulses will rotate northward from CA to OR around the eastern periphery of a closed low off the northern CA coast. Typically steep lapse rates over the northern Great Basin and interior Northwest, along with sufficient low-midlevel moisture, will support weak-moderate buoyancy later this afternoon across parts of OR, ID, and northern NV. Scattered thunderstorm development is expected to be focused by ascent preceding the ejecting midlevel waves and surface heating over the higher terrain. The more concentrated storms are anticipated over the OR Cascades and the higher terrain in northeastern OR, where isolated severe wind gusts and marginally severe will be possible with high-based storms in an environment supporting clusters and marginal supercells. Locally strong to severe gusts will also be possible farther east-southeast into parts of northern NV and ID. Read more

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0259 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z Much of the previous forecast remains on track. Elevated to at least locally critical wind/RH conditions are still expected across eastern Nevada into eastern Idaho. The elevated delineation was expanded southward into southern Nevada, as much of the latest numerical guidance depicts sustained southerly surface winds exceeding 15 mph during the late afternoon hours, amidst critically low RH and fuels that are receptive to fire spread. Locally elevated conditions may also occur along the lee of the northern Sierra across parts of northwest Nevada, but the localized nature of the threat precludes an elevated delineation at this time. Elsewhere, the isolated dry thunderstorm area was expanded into southwestern Idaho, as the most recent convection-allowing models depict discrete convection developing in this area, where a deep, relatively dry sub-cloud layer will be present. Given adequate instability across this particular region, strong, erratic winds are possible with the more intense storms. Across the remainder of the isolated dry thunderstorm area, at least patchy areas of heavier rainfall are expected on Day 1, which may locally temper the wildfire spread threat on Day 2 to a degree. Nonetheless, given the uncertainty associated with pinpointing more exact areas of rainfall, no other changes have been made to the isolated dry thunder area at this time. ..Squitieri.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0126 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...Synopsis... The mid-level trough responsible for D1 fire weather concerns in the West will take on a negative tilt while slowly migrating northeastward over Oregon and vicinity. As this occurs, a belt of enhanced mid-level flow will shift eastward toward eastern Nevada and eastern Idaho. Meanwhile, areas of scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity will once again migrate over inland portions of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. ...Eastern Nevada, far western Utah, and eastern Idaho... Vertical mixing processes beneath the mid-level jet core will encourage development of a belt of relatively strong (15-25 mph) south-southwesterly surface winds during peak heating periods across the region. This region also resides on the western fringe of much of the rainfall over the past month or so, with dry fuels supporting ongoing fires across the region. One lingering uncertainty with regard to the extent of the fire-weather threat in this area will be potential for wetting rainfall over the region on D1/Fri, which may temper fuels in a few areas. However, elevated to locally critical fire weather will likely exist given near-critical RH values expected during the afternoon. Some portions of this region may need a critical upgrade in later outlook updates. ...Washington, Oregon, and northern California for thunderstorms... The continued presence of mid-level moisture and a nearby trough will again foster areas of northeastward-moving clusters of storms across the region. However, the extent of dry thunder potential is a bit less clear compared to prior days due to 1) expected areas of wetting rainfall on D1/Fri, which should temper fuel states on at least a localized basis and 2) the coverage of wetting rainfall during the afternoon and evening, which should further temper fuel states over a much broader area especially in Oregon. CAMS/high-res guidance even depicts upscale growth into linear complex(es) during peak heating hours. Nevertheless, areas that can remain dry will be susceptible to isolated dry lightning strikes outside of heavier thunderstorm cores, and gusty/erratic winds near downdrafts are expected. ...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 0259 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z Much of the previous forecast remains on track. Elevated to at least locally critical wind/RH conditions are still expected across eastern Nevada into eastern Idaho. The elevated delineation was expanded southward into southern Nevada, as much of the latest numerical guidance depicts sustained southerly surface winds exceeding 15 mph during the late afternoon hours, amidst critically low RH and fuels that are receptive to fire spread. Locally elevated conditions may also occur along the lee of the northern Sierra across parts of northwest Nevada, but the localized nature of the threat precludes an elevated delineation at this time. Elsewhere, the isolated dry thunderstorm area was expanded into southwestern Idaho, as the most recent convection-allowing models depict discrete convection developing in this area, where a deep, relatively dry sub-cloud layer will be present. Given adequate instability across this particular region, strong, erratic winds are possible with the more intense storms. Across the remainder of the isolated dry thunderstorm area, at least patchy areas of heavier rainfall are expected on Day 1, which may locally temper the wildfire spread threat on Day 2 to a degree. Nonetheless, given the uncertainty associated with pinpointing more exact areas of rainfall, no other changes have been made to the isolated dry thunder area at this time. ..Squitieri.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0126 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...Synopsis... The mid-level trough responsible for D1 fire weather concerns in the West will take on a negative tilt while slowly migrating northeastward over Oregon and vicinity. As this occurs, a belt of enhanced mid-level flow will shift eastward toward eastern Nevada and eastern Idaho. Meanwhile, areas of scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity will once again migrate over inland portions of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. ...Eastern Nevada, far western Utah, and eastern Idaho... Vertical mixing processes beneath the mid-level jet core will encourage development of a belt of relatively strong (15-25 mph) south-southwesterly surface winds during peak heating periods across the region. This region also resides on the western fringe of much of the rainfall over the past month or so, with dry fuels supporting ongoing fires across the region. One lingering uncertainty with regard to the extent of the fire-weather threat in this area will be potential for wetting rainfall over the region on D1/Fri, which may temper fuels in a few areas. However, elevated to locally critical fire weather will likely exist given near-critical RH values expected during the afternoon. Some portions of this region may need a critical upgrade in later outlook updates. ...Washington, Oregon, and northern California for thunderstorms... The continued presence of mid-level moisture and a nearby trough will again foster areas of northeastward-moving clusters of storms across the region. However, the extent of dry thunder potential is a bit less clear compared to prior days due to 1) expected areas of wetting rainfall on D1/Fri, which should temper fuel states on at least a localized basis and 2) the coverage of wetting rainfall during the afternoon and evening, which should further temper fuel states over a much broader area especially in Oregon. CAMS/high-res guidance even depicts upscale growth into linear complex(es) during peak heating hours. Nevertheless, areas that can remain dry will be susceptible to isolated dry lightning strikes outside of heavier thunderstorm cores, and gusty/erratic winds near downdrafts are expected. ...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 0259 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z Much of the previous forecast remains on track. Elevated to at least locally critical wind/RH conditions are still expected across eastern Nevada into eastern Idaho. The elevated delineation was expanded southward into southern Nevada, as much of the latest numerical guidance depicts sustained southerly surface winds exceeding 15 mph during the late afternoon hours, amidst critically low RH and fuels that are receptive to fire spread. Locally elevated conditions may also occur along the lee of the northern Sierra across parts of northwest Nevada, but the localized nature of the threat precludes an elevated delineation at this time. Elsewhere, the isolated dry thunderstorm area was expanded into southwestern Idaho, as the most recent convection-allowing models depict discrete convection developing in this area, where a deep, relatively dry sub-cloud layer will be present. Given adequate instability across this particular region, strong, erratic winds are possible with the more intense storms. Across the remainder of the isolated dry thunderstorm area, at least patchy areas of heavier rainfall are expected on Day 1, which may locally temper the wildfire spread threat on Day 2 to a degree. Nonetheless, given the uncertainty associated with pinpointing more exact areas of rainfall, no other changes have been made to the isolated dry thunder area at this time. ..Squitieri.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0126 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...Synopsis... The mid-level trough responsible for D1 fire weather concerns in the West will take on a negative tilt while slowly migrating northeastward over Oregon and vicinity. As this occurs, a belt of enhanced mid-level flow will shift eastward toward eastern Nevada and eastern Idaho. Meanwhile, areas of scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity will once again migrate over inland portions of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. ...Eastern Nevada, far western Utah, and eastern Idaho... Vertical mixing processes beneath the mid-level jet core will encourage development of a belt of relatively strong (15-25 mph) south-southwesterly surface winds during peak heating periods across the region. This region also resides on the western fringe of much of the rainfall over the past month or so, with dry fuels supporting ongoing fires across the region. One lingering uncertainty with regard to the extent of the fire-weather threat in this area will be potential for wetting rainfall over the region on D1/Fri, which may temper fuels in a few areas. However, elevated to locally critical fire weather will likely exist given near-critical RH values expected during the afternoon. Some portions of this region may need a critical upgrade in later outlook updates. ...Washington, Oregon, and northern California for thunderstorms... The continued presence of mid-level moisture and a nearby trough will again foster areas of northeastward-moving clusters of storms across the region. However, the extent of dry thunder potential is a bit less clear compared to prior days due to 1) expected areas of wetting rainfall on D1/Fri, which should temper fuel states on at least a localized basis and 2) the coverage of wetting rainfall during the afternoon and evening, which should further temper fuel states over a much broader area especially in Oregon. CAMS/high-res guidance even depicts upscale growth into linear complex(es) during peak heating hours. Nevertheless, areas that can remain dry will be susceptible to isolated dry lightning strikes outside of heavier thunderstorm cores, and gusty/erratic winds near downdrafts are expected. ...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 0259 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z Much of the previous forecast remains on track. Elevated to at least locally critical wind/RH conditions are still expected across eastern Nevada into eastern Idaho. The elevated delineation was expanded southward into southern Nevada, as much of the latest numerical guidance depicts sustained southerly surface winds exceeding 15 mph during the late afternoon hours, amidst critically low RH and fuels that are receptive to fire spread. Locally elevated conditions may also occur along the lee of the northern Sierra across parts of northwest Nevada, but the localized nature of the threat precludes an elevated delineation at this time. Elsewhere, the isolated dry thunderstorm area was expanded into southwestern Idaho, as the most recent convection-allowing models depict discrete convection developing in this area, where a deep, relatively dry sub-cloud layer will be present. Given adequate instability across this particular region, strong, erratic winds are possible with the more intense storms. Across the remainder of the isolated dry thunderstorm area, at least patchy areas of heavier rainfall are expected on Day 1, which may locally temper the wildfire spread threat on Day 2 to a degree. Nonetheless, given the uncertainty associated with pinpointing more exact areas of rainfall, no other changes have been made to the isolated dry thunder area at this time. ..Squitieri.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0126 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...Synopsis... The mid-level trough responsible for D1 fire weather concerns in the West will take on a negative tilt while slowly migrating northeastward over Oregon and vicinity. As this occurs, a belt of enhanced mid-level flow will shift eastward toward eastern Nevada and eastern Idaho. Meanwhile, areas of scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity will once again migrate over inland portions of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. ...Eastern Nevada, far western Utah, and eastern Idaho... Vertical mixing processes beneath the mid-level jet core will encourage development of a belt of relatively strong (15-25 mph) south-southwesterly surface winds during peak heating periods across the region. This region also resides on the western fringe of much of the rainfall over the past month or so, with dry fuels supporting ongoing fires across the region. One lingering uncertainty with regard to the extent of the fire-weather threat in this area will be potential for wetting rainfall over the region on D1/Fri, which may temper fuels in a few areas. However, elevated to locally critical fire weather will likely exist given near-critical RH values expected during the afternoon. Some portions of this region may need a critical upgrade in later outlook updates. ...Washington, Oregon, and northern California for thunderstorms... The continued presence of mid-level moisture and a nearby trough will again foster areas of northeastward-moving clusters of storms across the region. However, the extent of dry thunder potential is a bit less clear compared to prior days due to 1) expected areas of wetting rainfall on D1/Fri, which should temper fuel states on at least a localized basis and 2) the coverage of wetting rainfall during the afternoon and evening, which should further temper fuel states over a much broader area especially in Oregon. CAMS/high-res guidance even depicts upscale growth into linear complex(es) during peak heating hours. Nevertheless, areas that can remain dry will be susceptible to isolated dry lightning strikes outside of heavier thunderstorm cores, and gusty/erratic winds near downdrafts are expected. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

MD 1679 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR FAR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA...NORTHWEST NEVADA...AND MOST OF OREGON
Mesoscale Discussion 1679 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0300 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Areas affected...Far northern California...northwest Nevada...and most of Oregon Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 092000Z - 092200Z Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent SUMMARY...Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm watch may be needed before 23Z. DISCUSSION...Isolated storms have started to form in northern California and eastern Oregon. Expect storm coverage to increase through the afternoon as instability increases due to boundary layer heating and cooling temperatures aloft ahead of the approaching upper-level low. Severe wind gusts will be the primary threat due to the deeply mixed boundary layer and dry sub-cloud layer. However, isolated hail will be possible, especially in northern California and southwest Oregon where instability and shear will be maximized with supercell storm modes possible. A severe thunderstorm watch may be needed to cover the threat from these storms. ..Bentley/Grams.. 08/09/2019 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...BOI...LKN...PDT...REV...MFR...PQR...EKA... LAT...LON 41372310 42012329 43282318 44052295 44632258 45272229 45492126 45601990 45751793 45451703 44571699 42591756 41791778 40891846 40631885 40311946 40431999 41062011 41402036 41752075 41722170 41192254 41082285 41372310 Read more

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MD 1678 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...TORNADO WATCH LIKELY FOR MUCH OF SD...NORTHERN NE
Mesoscale Discussion 1678 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0147 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Areas affected...Much of SD...Northern NE Concerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely Valid 091847Z - 092015Z Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent SUMMARY...Scattered severe thunderstorm development is expected later this afternoon. The most likely hazards will be severe wind and possibly a couple of tornadoes, though some hail will also be possible. Tornado Watch issuance is likely by 20Z. DISCUSSION...Earlier elevated convection is gradually shifting eastward across north-central SD, with a recent attempt at surface-based initiation across Jackson County, SD. The convective evolution remains uncertain this afternoon, with subsidence noted in WV imagery in the wake of the elevated storm cluster, but also some indication of increasing low-level convergence along an effective warm front and near a frontal wave east of Rapid City. Midlevel lapse rates are rather modest (generally less than 7 C/km), but rich low-level moisture is supporting moderate buoyancy (MLCAPE of 1500-2000 J/kg) near and south of the boundary. Elongated hodographs will support an initial supercell mode with any sustained surface-based convection this afternoon. An increase in the low-level jet is forecast later this afternoon, which will strengthen low-level shear, especially near and just to the cool side of the surface boundary. There is potential for one or more supercells to develop later this afternoon and track east-southeastward within an environment that will be increasingly supportive of tornadoes, though this potential will be contingent on the timing/location of initiation with respect to the surface boundary. Initial supercell development would also pose some hail risk, though this should be modulated by modest midlevel lapse rates and relatively warm temperatures aloft. Eventual development of an upscale-growing cluster will be possible later on in the convective evolution, which would pose an increasing threat of severe wind. While the timing of the primary threat remains uncertain, Tornado Watch issuance is likely by 20Z to cover what is likely to be an increasing severe threat with time. ..Dean/Grams.. 08/09/2019 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...FSD...ABR...LBF...UNR...CYS... LAT...LON 43010286 43340288 43840286 44050288 44240291 44420293 44640290 44850285 45010269 45170239 45180178 45170081 45019944 44039876 43609871 43069863 42969935 42780046 42840233 43010286 Read more

MD 1677 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA...MUCH OF VIRGINIA...SOUTHEAST MARYLAND...AND FAR NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA
Mesoscale Discussion 1677 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0125 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Areas affected...Southern West Virginia...much of Virginia...southeast Maryland...and far northern North Carolina Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 091825Z - 092000Z Probability of Watch Issuance...40 percent SUMMARY...Thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and isolated large hail are expected this afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm watch is possible. DISCUSSION...Thunderstorms have formed in southern West Virginia in an area of increased confluence and greater instability (~1500 MLCAPE). Mostly unidirectional west northwesterly flow has limited effective shear magnitude to around 30 knots despite greater than 50 knots of mid-upper level flow per RLX VWP. Storms are currently in a region with a cooler and more moist boundary layer, but once storms move off the higher terrain and into central Virginia, the air mass is much hotter with steep low-level lapse rates. Therefore, the damaging wind threat is expected to increase as storms move into this region. One or two storm clusters may form and move quickly to the southeast. While isolated large hail is possible, the limited instability and modest mid-level lapse rates should limit the hail threat. A severe thunderstorm watch is possible if storm organization becomes substantial enough for a sustained wind damage threat through the afternoon and early evening hours. ..Bentley/Grams.. 08/09/2019 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...PHI...AKQ...LWX...RAH...RNK...RLX... LAT...LON 38288238 38528061 39017836 39227687 38507557 38097524 37097548 36327593 36167695 36217920 36497989 37198152 38288238 Read more

No watches are valid as of Fri Aug 9 18:01:07 UTC 2019.

No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Fri Aug 9 18:01:07 UTC 2019.

SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1230 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN ROCKIES... ...SUMMARY... Isolated strong to severe storms may occur Saturday afternoon and evening mainly over the northern Rockies with large hail and damaging wind the main threats. Other strong to severe storms will be possible over the northern/central Plains and coastal Carolinas. ...Northern Rockies/High Plains... An upper trough will move northeastward across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies on Saturday. A belt of 35-45 kt of mid-level southwesterly winds preceding the upper trough will overspread much of the northern Rockies by Saturday afternoon. As large-scale ascent increases across this region, storms will likely form over the higher terrain and then spread northeastward into the northern High Plains. Supercells will be possible initially given the strengthening wind profile through mid levels. Steep mid-level lapse rates and diurnal heating should foster around 1000-1500 J/kg of MLCAPE by peak heating as well. Isolated large hail will be a threat with the more discrete initial development. With steep low-level lapse rates forecast, severe wind gusts could become an increasing concern by late afternoon into early evening into the northern High Plains as storms potentially congeal into one or more clusters. ...Northern/Central Plains... Subtle perturbations rounding the western periphery of an upper ridge that will remain centered over the southern Plains will likely induce convective initiation across the central Rockies into the northern/central High Plains by Saturday afternoon. Overall, weak low-level flow should gradually strengthen with height through mid/upper levels. A relatively greater concentration of storms may eventually develop by late Saturday afternoon or early evening along a weak surface front that should be located along/near the NE/KS border. Hail and strong/gusty winds may occur with the more robust convection. A modestly strengthening low-level jet across KS may support storm maintenance and perhaps a small MCS moving eastward across parts of KS/NE through the evening and overnight hours. At this point, there remains too much uncertainty in the timing/placement of this potential MCS to include higher severe probabilities. Across the northern Plains, isolated storms may form along/ahead of a southeastward-moving cold front. Large-scale ascent attendant to an upper trough/low over central Canada should remain displaced mostly to the north of this region. Still, around 30-40 kt of mid-level westerly flow combined with at least modest surface heating of the warm sector ahead of the front should result in enough instability and shear to support updraft rotation with these storms. Both isolated large hail and severe wind gusts may occur. Convective coverage remains a concern, so have only included a Marginal Risk across eastern MT and ND for now. ...Iowa and Eastern Nebraska... A weak surface low related to convection across SD in the Day 1 (Friday) period should be located over southeastern SD Saturday morning. This low is forecast to move southeastward across IA through the day. Lower to mid 70s surface dewpoints should be present to the south/southwest of this low across portions of eastern NE into western/central IA. Ample diurnal heating of this very moist low-level airmass will likely result in strong instability developing by early afternoon, with MLCAPE potentially ranging from 2000-3000+ J/kg. South-southwesterly low-level winds should veer to northwesterly at mid levels, and 35-45 kt of effective bulk shear will support organization with any storms that form. Main uncertainty is overall storm coverage, as modest height rises/subsidence are forecast across this region as upper ridging remains prominent over the Plains. For now, the severe threat appears conditional on storm initiation, so only 5% severe probabilities have been included. Large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a tornado all appear possible given a supercell wind profile. ....Coastal Carolinas... Storms are expected to develop along a stationary front Saturday afternoon across the coastal Carolinas. Around 25-35 kt of mid-level west-northwesterly winds are forecast to overlie this region, and similar values of effective bulk shear should encourage occasional storm organization. Isolated instances of hail and strong/gusty winds may occur Saturday afternoon. A gradual reduction in storm intensity is likely by Saturday evening with the loss of diurnal heating. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 15% - Slight ..Gleason.. 08/09/2019 Read more

SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1230 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN ROCKIES... ...SUMMARY... Isolated strong to severe storms may occur Saturday afternoon and evening mainly over the northern Rockies with large hail and damaging wind the main threats. Other strong to severe storms will be possible over the northern/central Plains and coastal Carolinas. ...Northern Rockies/High Plains... An upper trough will move northeastward across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies on Saturday. A belt of 35-45 kt of mid-level southwesterly winds preceding the upper trough will overspread much of the northern Rockies by Saturday afternoon. As large-scale ascent increases across this region, storms will likely form over the higher terrain and then spread northeastward into the northern High Plains. Supercells will be possible initially given the strengthening wind profile through mid levels. Steep mid-level lapse rates and diurnal heating should foster around 1000-1500 J/kg of MLCAPE by peak heating as well. Isolated large hail will be a threat with the more discrete initial development. With steep low-level lapse rates forecast, severe wind gusts could become an increasing concern by late afternoon into early evening into the northern High Plains as storms potentially congeal into one or more clusters. ...Northern/Central Plains... Subtle perturbations rounding the western periphery of an upper ridge that will remain centered over the southern Plains will likely induce convective initiation across the central Rockies into the northern/central High Plains by Saturday afternoon. Overall, weak low-level flow should gradually strengthen with height through mid/upper levels. A relatively greater concentration of storms may eventually develop by late Saturday afternoon or early evening along a weak surface front that should be located along/near the NE/KS border. Hail and strong/gusty winds may occur with the more robust convection. A modestly strengthening low-level jet across KS may support storm maintenance and perhaps a small MCS moving eastward across parts of KS/NE through the evening and overnight hours. At this point, there remains too much uncertainty in the timing/placement of this potential MCS to include higher severe probabilities. Across the northern Plains, isolated storms may form along/ahead of a southeastward-moving cold front. Large-scale ascent attendant to an upper trough/low over central Canada should remain displaced mostly to the north of this region. Still, around 30-40 kt of mid-level westerly flow combined with at least modest surface heating of the warm sector ahead of the front should result in enough instability and shear to support updraft rotation with these storms. Both isolated large hail and severe wind gusts may occur. Convective coverage remains a concern, so have only included a Marginal Risk across eastern MT and ND for now. ...Iowa and Eastern Nebraska... A weak surface low related to convection across SD in the Day 1 (Friday) period should be located over southeastern SD Saturday morning. This low is forecast to move southeastward across IA through the day. Lower to mid 70s surface dewpoints should be present to the south/southwest of this low across portions of eastern NE into western/central IA. Ample diurnal heating of this very moist low-level airmass will likely result in strong instability developing by early afternoon, with MLCAPE potentially ranging from 2000-3000+ J/kg. South-southwesterly low-level winds should veer to northwesterly at mid levels, and 35-45 kt of effective bulk shear will support organization with any storms that form. Main uncertainty is overall storm coverage, as modest height rises/subsidence are forecast across this region as upper ridging remains prominent over the Plains. For now, the severe threat appears conditional on storm initiation, so only 5% severe probabilities have been included. Large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a tornado all appear possible given a supercell wind profile. ....Coastal Carolinas... Storms are expected to develop along a stationary front Saturday afternoon across the coastal Carolinas. Around 25-35 kt of mid-level west-northwesterly winds are forecast to overlie this region, and similar values of effective bulk shear should encourage occasional storm organization. Isolated instances of hail and strong/gusty winds may occur Saturday afternoon. A gradual reduction in storm intensity is likely by Saturday evening with the loss of diurnal heating. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 15% - Slight ..Gleason.. 08/09/2019 Read more

SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1230 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN ROCKIES... ...SUMMARY... Isolated strong to severe storms may occur Saturday afternoon and evening mainly over the northern Rockies with large hail and damaging wind the main threats. Other strong to severe storms will be possible over the northern/central Plains and coastal Carolinas. ...Northern Rockies/High Plains... An upper trough will move northeastward across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies on Saturday. A belt of 35-45 kt of mid-level southwesterly winds preceding the upper trough will overspread much of the northern Rockies by Saturday afternoon. As large-scale ascent increases across this region, storms will likely form over the higher terrain and then spread northeastward into the northern High Plains. Supercells will be possible initially given the strengthening wind profile through mid levels. Steep mid-level lapse rates and diurnal heating should foster around 1000-1500 J/kg of MLCAPE by peak heating as well. Isolated large hail will be a threat with the more discrete initial development. With steep low-level lapse rates forecast, severe wind gusts could become an increasing concern by late afternoon into early evening into the northern High Plains as storms potentially congeal into one or more clusters. ...Northern/Central Plains... Subtle perturbations rounding the western periphery of an upper ridge that will remain centered over the southern Plains will likely induce convective initiation across the central Rockies into the northern/central High Plains by Saturday afternoon. Overall, weak low-level flow should gradually strengthen with height through mid/upper levels. A relatively greater concentration of storms may eventually develop by late Saturday afternoon or early evening along a weak surface front that should be located along/near the NE/KS border. Hail and strong/gusty winds may occur with the more robust convection. A modestly strengthening low-level jet across KS may support storm maintenance and perhaps a small MCS moving eastward across parts of KS/NE through the evening and overnight hours. At this point, there remains too much uncertainty in the timing/placement of this potential MCS to include higher severe probabilities. Across the northern Plains, isolated storms may form along/ahead of a southeastward-moving cold front. Large-scale ascent attendant to an upper trough/low over central Canada should remain displaced mostly to the north of this region. Still, around 30-40 kt of mid-level westerly flow combined with at least modest surface heating of the warm sector ahead of the front should result in enough instability and shear to support updraft rotation with these storms. Both isolated large hail and severe wind gusts may occur. Convective coverage remains a concern, so have only included a Marginal Risk across eastern MT and ND for now. ...Iowa and Eastern Nebraska... A weak surface low related to convection across SD in the Day 1 (Friday) period should be located over southeastern SD Saturday morning. This low is forecast to move southeastward across IA through the day. Lower to mid 70s surface dewpoints should be present to the south/southwest of this low across portions of eastern NE into western/central IA. Ample diurnal heating of this very moist low-level airmass will likely result in strong instability developing by early afternoon, with MLCAPE potentially ranging from 2000-3000+ J/kg. South-southwesterly low-level winds should veer to northwesterly at mid levels, and 35-45 kt of effective bulk shear will support organization with any storms that form. Main uncertainty is overall storm coverage, as modest height rises/subsidence are forecast across this region as upper ridging remains prominent over the Plains. For now, the severe threat appears conditional on storm initiation, so only 5% severe probabilities have been included. Large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a tornado all appear possible given a supercell wind profile. ....Coastal Carolinas... Storms are expected to develop along a stationary front Saturday afternoon across the coastal Carolinas. Around 25-35 kt of mid-level west-northwesterly winds are forecast to overlie this region, and similar values of effective bulk shear should encourage occasional storm organization. Isolated instances of hail and strong/gusty winds may occur Saturday afternoon. A gradual reduction in storm intensity is likely by Saturday evening with the loss of diurnal heating. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 15% - Slight ..Gleason.. 08/09/2019 Read more

SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1230 PM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 101200Z - 111200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN ROCKIES... ...SUMMARY... Isolated strong to severe storms may occur Saturday afternoon and evening mainly over the northern Rockies with large hail and damaging wind the main threats. Other strong to severe storms will be possible over the northern/central Plains and coastal Carolinas. ...Northern Rockies/High Plains... An upper trough will move northeastward across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies on Saturday. A belt of 35-45 kt of mid-level southwesterly winds preceding the upper trough will overspread much of the northern Rockies by Saturday afternoon. As large-scale ascent increases across this region, storms will likely form over the higher terrain and then spread northeastward into the northern High Plains. Supercells will be possible initially given the strengthening wind profile through mid levels. Steep mid-level lapse rates and diurnal heating should foster around 1000-1500 J/kg of MLCAPE by peak heating as well. Isolated large hail will be a threat with the more discrete initial development. With steep low-level lapse rates forecast, severe wind gusts could become an increasing concern by late afternoon into early evening into the northern High Plains as storms potentially congeal into one or more clusters. ...Northern/Central Plains... Subtle perturbations rounding the western periphery of an upper ridge that will remain centered over the southern Plains will likely induce convective initiation across the central Rockies into the northern/central High Plains by Saturday afternoon. Overall, weak low-level flow should gradually strengthen with height through mid/upper levels. A relatively greater concentration of storms may eventually develop by late Saturday afternoon or early evening along a weak surface front that should be located along/near the NE/KS border. Hail and strong/gusty winds may occur with the more robust convection. A modestly strengthening low-level jet across KS may support storm maintenance and perhaps a small MCS moving eastward across parts of KS/NE through the evening and overnight hours. At this point, there remains too much uncertainty in the timing/placement of this potential MCS to include higher severe probabilities. Across the northern Plains, isolated storms may form along/ahead of a southeastward-moving cold front. Large-scale ascent attendant to an upper trough/low over central Canada should remain displaced mostly to the north of this region. Still, around 30-40 kt of mid-level westerly flow combined with at least modest surface heating of the warm sector ahead of the front should result in enough instability and shear to support updraft rotation with these storms. Both isolated large hail and severe wind gusts may occur. Convective coverage remains a concern, so have only included a Marginal Risk across eastern MT and ND for now. ...Iowa and Eastern Nebraska... A weak surface low related to convection across SD in the Day 1 (Friday) period should be located over southeastern SD Saturday morning. This low is forecast to move southeastward across IA through the day. Lower to mid 70s surface dewpoints should be present to the south/southwest of this low across portions of eastern NE into western/central IA. Ample diurnal heating of this very moist low-level airmass will likely result in strong instability developing by early afternoon, with MLCAPE potentially ranging from 2000-3000+ J/kg. South-southwesterly low-level winds should veer to northwesterly at mid levels, and 35-45 kt of effective bulk shear will support organization with any storms that form. Main uncertainty is overall storm coverage, as modest height rises/subsidence are forecast across this region as upper ridging remains prominent over the Plains. For now, the severe threat appears conditional on storm initiation, so only 5% severe probabilities have been included. Large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a tornado all appear possible given a supercell wind profile. ....Coastal Carolinas... Storms are expected to develop along a stationary front Saturday afternoon across the coastal Carolinas. Around 25-35 kt of mid-level west-northwesterly winds are forecast to overlie this region, and similar values of effective bulk shear should encourage occasional storm organization. Isolated instances of hail and strong/gusty winds may occur Saturday afternoon. A gradual reduction in storm intensity is likely by Saturday evening with the loss of diurnal heating. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 15% - Slight ..Gleason.. 08/09/2019 Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1155 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 091700Z - 101200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INTO EASTERN OREGON... A scattered dry-thunderstorm delineation was added to portions of central and eastern Oregon. At least scattered thunderstorm development is expected, with ample buoyancy supportive of vigorous updrafts capable of producing copious amounts of lightning strikes, atop fuels that are at least modestly supportive of fire spread. While wetting rains are expected with many of the storms, a dry sfc-600 mb dry sub-cloud layer will be present, suggesting that at least a modest amount of dry strikes are possible. In addition, new lightning-induced fire starts may be exacerbated by strong to potentially severe erratic winds associated with the stronger storms. Otherwise, portions of the isolated dry thunderstorm delineation were also expanded southward into parts of northern California and central Nevada, as confidence has increased in thunderstorm development in these regions. Here, 0.50-0.75 precipitable water values, a dry sub-cloud layer, and relatively fast storms motions will all contribute to dry strike potential over fuels receptive to fire spread. In addition, the elevated delineation was adjusted in accordance to where the latest model guidance depicts 10-15% surface RH and 15+ mph sustained winds. ..Squitieri.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0104 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...Synopsis... A longwave trough centered just west of the northern California coast will continue its slow trek eastward toward the West Coast throughout the day. As this occurs, mid-level flow will increase in a corridor from southern California northward to Idaho. The deep southerly flow will maintain moist mid-level profiles in much of the western third of the CONUS, and lift associated with the approaching trough and surface heating should foster several areas of thunderstorms. Additionally, a favorable pressure gradient and terrain-related forcing should foster areas of windy conditions across Nevada and vicinity through the evening. ...Central Nevada northward into Washington for thunderstorms... The aforementioned synoptic pattern will foster scattered areas of thunderstorms as early as mid-day while gradually increasing in coverage and intensity through the afternoon and evening hours. These storms should provide wetting rains to several areas, with isolated dry lightning strikes occurring on the periphery of wetting thunderstorm cores. Coverage will increase with northward extent into Oregon and southwestern Idaho throughout the day, with widespread areas of gusty outflow winds amidst areas of dry fuels suggestive of erratic fire behavior and complicated suppression efforts. A few of these wind gusts may exceed severe limits - refer to SPC Day 1 Convective Outlooks for more updates on this threat. At least pockets of dry fuels will exist as far east as eastern Idaho, and isolated dry thunderstorm potential has been highlighted in this area with storms expected through early evening. Storms will continue to lift northward and persist in many areas of Washington and Oregon overnight. ...Much of Nevada and far northeast California for elevated fire weather conditions... Surface troughing and vertical mixing processes will foster areas of 20-25 mph surface winds that will be strongest in a couple of corridors - one in the immediate lee of the Sierras and another along an axis from southeastern into east-central Nevada. Areas of critically low RH values will also exist for a few hours during peak heating, though clouds and areas of precipitation may hinder the degree of mixing/lowered RH in several areas as well. The overall scenario appears to be consistent with elevated fire weather thresholds, though locally critical fire weather will probably develop over southeastern Nevada for at least an hour or two. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1155 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019 Valid 091700Z - 101200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INTO EASTERN OREGON... A scattered dry-thunderstorm delineation was added to portions of central and eastern Oregon. At least scattered thunderstorm development is expected, with ample buoyancy supportive of vigorous updrafts capable of producing copious amounts of lightning strikes, atop fuels that are at least modestly supportive of fire spread. While wetting rains are expected with many of the storms, a dry sfc-600 mb dry sub-cloud layer will be present, suggesting that at least a modest amount of dry strikes are possible. In addition, new lightning-induced fire starts may be exacerbated by strong to potentially severe erratic winds associated with the stronger storms. Otherwise, portions of the isolated dry thunderstorm delineation were also expanded southward into parts of northern California and central Nevada, as confidence has increased in thunderstorm development in these regions. Here, 0.50-0.75 precipitable water values, a dry sub-cloud layer, and relatively fast storms motions will all contribute to dry strike potential over fuels receptive to fire spread. In addition, the elevated delineation was adjusted in accordance to where the latest model guidance depicts 10-15% surface RH and 15+ mph sustained winds. ..Squitieri.. 08/09/2019 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0104 AM CDT Fri Aug 09 2019/ ...Synopsis... A longwave trough centered just west of the northern California coast will continue its slow trek eastward toward the West Coast throughout the day. As this occurs, mid-level flow will increase in a corridor from southern California northward to Idaho. The deep southerly flow will maintain moist mid-level profiles in much of the western third of the CONUS, and lift associated with the approaching trough and surface heating should foster several areas of thunderstorms. Additionally, a favorable pressure gradient and terrain-related forcing should foster areas of windy conditions across Nevada and vicinity through the evening. ...Central Nevada northward into Washington for thunderstorms... The aforementioned synoptic pattern will foster scattered areas of thunderstorms as early as mid-day while gradually increasing in coverage and intensity through the afternoon and evening hours. These storms should provide wetting rains to several areas, with isolated dry lightning strikes occurring on the periphery of wetting thunderstorm cores. Coverage will increase with northward extent into Oregon and southwestern Idaho throughout the day, with widespread areas of gusty outflow winds amidst areas of dry fuels suggestive of erratic fire behavior and complicated suppression efforts. A few of these wind gusts may exceed severe limits - refer to SPC Day 1 Convective Outlooks for more updates on this threat. At least pockets of dry fuels will exist as far east as eastern Idaho, and isolated dry thunderstorm potential has been highlighted in this area with storms expected through early evening. Storms will continue to lift northward and persist in many areas of Washington and Oregon overnight. ...Much of Nevada and far northeast California for elevated fire weather conditions... Surface troughing and vertical mixing processes will foster areas of 20-25 mph surface winds that will be strongest in a couple of corridors - one in the immediate lee of the Sierras and another along an axis from southeastern into east-central Nevada. Areas of critically low RH values will also exist for a few hours during peak heating, though clouds and areas of precipitation may hinder the degree of mixing/lowered RH in several areas as well. The overall scenario appears to be consistent with elevated fire weather thresholds, though locally critical fire weather will probably develop over southeastern Nevada for at least an hour or two. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more