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Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0313 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 081200Z - 131200Z ...DISCUSSION... A deep upper-level trough initially over the eastern CONUS on D4/Sunday is forecast to move offshore early next week. In the wake of this trough and its attendant cold front, a surface ridge is expected to persist over much of the eastern CONUS through mid week. This ridge will likely prevent the northward return of richer low-level moisture for most of the extended-range period, which should tend to limit organized severe-thunderstorm potential across much of the CONUS. There is some potential for the influence of the eastern surface ridge to wane by D7/Wednesday into D8/Thursday, while some guidance suggests a mid/upper-level trough will approach the central/northern High Plains during this time frame. Should this occur, there could be some increase in severe potential, though predictability remains rather low at this forecast range. Read more

SPC 0730Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0229 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms are possible across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic on Saturday. ...Synopsis... A deep trough is forecast to take on more of a neutral or negative tilt on Saturday, as an embedded mid/upper-level cyclone moves slowly eastward across parts of ON/QC. A surface low initially near the lower Great Lakes may gradually deepen as it moves northeastward, while a trailing cold front will move through parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic through the day and into the evening. Farther south, a gradually deepening frontal wave is forecast to move near the Carolina coast through the day, and then move offshore by evening. To the west, an upper-level ridge is forecast to remain in place across the Southwest, while an upper-level trough moves slowly eastward across northern CA and the Pacific Northwest. ...Parts of the Northeast/Mid Atlantic... Some modest low-level moisture return is possible along/ahead of the front across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast, though buoyancy will likely remain meager due to weak midlevel lapse rates, and timing of the front remains somewhat uncertain. If adequate destabilization can occur along/ahead of the front, then increasing low/midlevel flow and large-scale ascent would support potential for somewhat organized convection during the day across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, which could pose some damaging-wind potential. Severe probabilities may eventually be needed for parts of the region, if confidence increases regarding frontal timing and development of sufficient instability. ...Central/southern High Plains vicinity... Modest low-level moisture return (dewpoints generally in the low 50s F) beneath relatively steep midlevel lapse rates will support moderate destabilization across parts of the central/southern High Plains. Deep-layer shear will become at least marginally supportive of organized storms within a modest northwesterly flow regime. Storm development and coverage (if any) across the High Plains remains uncertain, with large-scale ascent likely to remain subtle at best. Diurnal storm development will also be possible across the higher terrain of the southern/central Rockies, though buoyancy and deep-layer shear will tend to be somewhat weaker compared to areas farther east. ...Coastal NC... Depending on the track of the frontal wave that is forecast to develop Friday night near the coastal Carolinas, rich low-level moisture may spread slightly inland during the morning/afternoon, before the low moves offshore. While some increase in low-level flow is expected as the wave gradually deepens, buoyancy will likely remain quite weak. Any severe potential with the system may be rather limited, unless low-level mass response ends up being stronger than currently forecast. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0730Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0229 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms are possible across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic on Saturday. ...Synopsis... A deep trough is forecast to take on more of a neutral or negative tilt on Saturday, as an embedded mid/upper-level cyclone moves slowly eastward across parts of ON/QC. A surface low initially near the lower Great Lakes may gradually deepen as it moves northeastward, while a trailing cold front will move through parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic through the day and into the evening. Farther south, a gradually deepening frontal wave is forecast to move near the Carolina coast through the day, and then move offshore by evening. To the west, an upper-level ridge is forecast to remain in place across the Southwest, while an upper-level trough moves slowly eastward across northern CA and the Pacific Northwest. ...Parts of the Northeast/Mid Atlantic... Some modest low-level moisture return is possible along/ahead of the front across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast, though buoyancy will likely remain meager due to weak midlevel lapse rates, and timing of the front remains somewhat uncertain. If adequate destabilization can occur along/ahead of the front, then increasing low/midlevel flow and large-scale ascent would support potential for somewhat organized convection during the day across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, which could pose some damaging-wind potential. Severe probabilities may eventually be needed for parts of the region, if confidence increases regarding frontal timing and development of sufficient instability. ...Central/southern High Plains vicinity... Modest low-level moisture return (dewpoints generally in the low 50s F) beneath relatively steep midlevel lapse rates will support moderate destabilization across parts of the central/southern High Plains. Deep-layer shear will become at least marginally supportive of organized storms within a modest northwesterly flow regime. Storm development and coverage (if any) across the High Plains remains uncertain, with large-scale ascent likely to remain subtle at best. Diurnal storm development will also be possible across the higher terrain of the southern/central Rockies, though buoyancy and deep-layer shear will tend to be somewhat weaker compared to areas farther east. ...Coastal NC... Depending on the track of the frontal wave that is forecast to develop Friday night near the coastal Carolinas, rich low-level moisture may spread slightly inland during the morning/afternoon, before the low moves offshore. While some increase in low-level flow is expected as the wave gradually deepens, buoyancy will likely remain quite weak. Any severe potential with the system may be rather limited, unless low-level mass response ends up being stronger than currently forecast. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0730Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0229 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms are possible across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic on Saturday. ...Synopsis... A deep trough is forecast to take on more of a neutral or negative tilt on Saturday, as an embedded mid/upper-level cyclone moves slowly eastward across parts of ON/QC. A surface low initially near the lower Great Lakes may gradually deepen as it moves northeastward, while a trailing cold front will move through parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic through the day and into the evening. Farther south, a gradually deepening frontal wave is forecast to move near the Carolina coast through the day, and then move offshore by evening. To the west, an upper-level ridge is forecast to remain in place across the Southwest, while an upper-level trough moves slowly eastward across northern CA and the Pacific Northwest. ...Parts of the Northeast/Mid Atlantic... Some modest low-level moisture return is possible along/ahead of the front across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast, though buoyancy will likely remain meager due to weak midlevel lapse rates, and timing of the front remains somewhat uncertain. If adequate destabilization can occur along/ahead of the front, then increasing low/midlevel flow and large-scale ascent would support potential for somewhat organized convection during the day across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, which could pose some damaging-wind potential. Severe probabilities may eventually be needed for parts of the region, if confidence increases regarding frontal timing and development of sufficient instability. ...Central/southern High Plains vicinity... Modest low-level moisture return (dewpoints generally in the low 50s F) beneath relatively steep midlevel lapse rates will support moderate destabilization across parts of the central/southern High Plains. Deep-layer shear will become at least marginally supportive of organized storms within a modest northwesterly flow regime. Storm development and coverage (if any) across the High Plains remains uncertain, with large-scale ascent likely to remain subtle at best. Diurnal storm development will also be possible across the higher terrain of the southern/central Rockies, though buoyancy and deep-layer shear will tend to be somewhat weaker compared to areas farther east. ...Coastal NC... Depending on the track of the frontal wave that is forecast to develop Friday night near the coastal Carolinas, rich low-level moisture may spread slightly inland during the morning/afternoon, before the low moves offshore. While some increase in low-level flow is expected as the wave gradually deepens, buoyancy will likely remain quite weak. Any severe potential with the system may be rather limited, unless low-level mass response ends up being stronger than currently forecast. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0730Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0229 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms are possible across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic on Saturday. ...Synopsis... A deep trough is forecast to take on more of a neutral or negative tilt on Saturday, as an embedded mid/upper-level cyclone moves slowly eastward across parts of ON/QC. A surface low initially near the lower Great Lakes may gradually deepen as it moves northeastward, while a trailing cold front will move through parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic through the day and into the evening. Farther south, a gradually deepening frontal wave is forecast to move near the Carolina coast through the day, and then move offshore by evening. To the west, an upper-level ridge is forecast to remain in place across the Southwest, while an upper-level trough moves slowly eastward across northern CA and the Pacific Northwest. ...Parts of the Northeast/Mid Atlantic... Some modest low-level moisture return is possible along/ahead of the front across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast, though buoyancy will likely remain meager due to weak midlevel lapse rates, and timing of the front remains somewhat uncertain. If adequate destabilization can occur along/ahead of the front, then increasing low/midlevel flow and large-scale ascent would support potential for somewhat organized convection during the day across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, which could pose some damaging-wind potential. Severe probabilities may eventually be needed for parts of the region, if confidence increases regarding frontal timing and development of sufficient instability. ...Central/southern High Plains vicinity... Modest low-level moisture return (dewpoints generally in the low 50s F) beneath relatively steep midlevel lapse rates will support moderate destabilization across parts of the central/southern High Plains. Deep-layer shear will become at least marginally supportive of organized storms within a modest northwesterly flow regime. Storm development and coverage (if any) across the High Plains remains uncertain, with large-scale ascent likely to remain subtle at best. Diurnal storm development will also be possible across the higher terrain of the southern/central Rockies, though buoyancy and deep-layer shear will tend to be somewhat weaker compared to areas farther east. ...Coastal NC... Depending on the track of the frontal wave that is forecast to develop Friday night near the coastal Carolinas, rich low-level moisture may spread slightly inland during the morning/afternoon, before the low moves offshore. While some increase in low-level flow is expected as the wave gradually deepens, buoyancy will likely remain quite weak. Any severe potential with the system may be rather limited, unless low-level mass response ends up being stronger than currently forecast. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0730Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0229 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms are possible across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic on Saturday. ...Synopsis... A deep trough is forecast to take on more of a neutral or negative tilt on Saturday, as an embedded mid/upper-level cyclone moves slowly eastward across parts of ON/QC. A surface low initially near the lower Great Lakes may gradually deepen as it moves northeastward, while a trailing cold front will move through parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic through the day and into the evening. Farther south, a gradually deepening frontal wave is forecast to move near the Carolina coast through the day, and then move offshore by evening. To the west, an upper-level ridge is forecast to remain in place across the Southwest, while an upper-level trough moves slowly eastward across northern CA and the Pacific Northwest. ...Parts of the Northeast/Mid Atlantic... Some modest low-level moisture return is possible along/ahead of the front across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast, though buoyancy will likely remain meager due to weak midlevel lapse rates, and timing of the front remains somewhat uncertain. If adequate destabilization can occur along/ahead of the front, then increasing low/midlevel flow and large-scale ascent would support potential for somewhat organized convection during the day across parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, which could pose some damaging-wind potential. Severe probabilities may eventually be needed for parts of the region, if confidence increases regarding frontal timing and development of sufficient instability. ...Central/southern High Plains vicinity... Modest low-level moisture return (dewpoints generally in the low 50s F) beneath relatively steep midlevel lapse rates will support moderate destabilization across parts of the central/southern High Plains. Deep-layer shear will become at least marginally supportive of organized storms within a modest northwesterly flow regime. Storm development and coverage (if any) across the High Plains remains uncertain, with large-scale ascent likely to remain subtle at best. Diurnal storm development will also be possible across the higher terrain of the southern/central Rockies, though buoyancy and deep-layer shear will tend to be somewhat weaker compared to areas farther east. ...Coastal NC... Depending on the track of the frontal wave that is forecast to develop Friday night near the coastal Carolinas, rich low-level moisture may spread slightly inland during the morning/afternoon, before the low moves offshore. While some increase in low-level flow is expected as the wave gradually deepens, buoyancy will likely remain quite weak. Any severe potential with the system may be rather limited, unless low-level mass response ends up being stronger than currently forecast. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1252 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR MUCH OF OHIO INTO ADJACENT PARTS OF THE GREAT LAKES AND OHIO VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Strong to locally severe storms are possible on Friday across much of Ohio and adjacent portions of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. ...Synopsis... An upper-level trough is forecast to amplify as it digs southeastward across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions on Friday. A mid/upper-level cyclone is forecast to develop with time, as a strong embedded shortwave moves southeastward into the base of the trough by Friday evening. A cold front will move through parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and southern Plains. Farther south, a weak surface wave may develop along a front near the Gulf Coast and move northeastward along or just offshore of the Carolina coast late Friday night into early Saturday morning. To the west, an upper ridge will remain in place across the Southwest, while a shortwave trough begins to move inland across northern CA into the Pacific Northwest. ...Ohio and adjacent parts of the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley... Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the cold front Friday afternoon across parts of Ohio and vicinity, as the amplifying upper-level trough begins to impinge upon the region. Low-level moisture will likely remain rather limited ahead of the front, though relatively strong heating/mixing will steepen low-level lapse rates. Somewhat more favorable moisture and buoyancy will reside near and immediately behind the front, with MLCAPE potentially approaching or exceeding 1000 J/kg. Low-level flow will likely remain rather weak, but gradually increasing effective shear (generally into the 25-35 kt range) could support a few stronger storms capable of at least isolated damaging winds during the afternoon and perhaps into the evening. Isolated hail also cannot be ruled out with any stronger discrete cells. ...Gulf Coast to the Carolina Coast... Some increase in low-level flow is possible in the vicinity of the frontal wave that may develop near the Gulf Coast and move toward the coastal Carolinas overnight. While this could be accompanied by some increase in low-level shear/SRH, buoyancy is currently expected to remain quite weak, so potential for organized convection inland appears relatively uncertain/limited at this time. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1252 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR MUCH OF OHIO INTO ADJACENT PARTS OF THE GREAT LAKES AND OHIO VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Strong to locally severe storms are possible on Friday across much of Ohio and adjacent portions of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. ...Synopsis... An upper-level trough is forecast to amplify as it digs southeastward across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions on Friday. A mid/upper-level cyclone is forecast to develop with time, as a strong embedded shortwave moves southeastward into the base of the trough by Friday evening. A cold front will move through parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and southern Plains. Farther south, a weak surface wave may develop along a front near the Gulf Coast and move northeastward along or just offshore of the Carolina coast late Friday night into early Saturday morning. To the west, an upper ridge will remain in place across the Southwest, while a shortwave trough begins to move inland across northern CA into the Pacific Northwest. ...Ohio and adjacent parts of the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley... Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the cold front Friday afternoon across parts of Ohio and vicinity, as the amplifying upper-level trough begins to impinge upon the region. Low-level moisture will likely remain rather limited ahead of the front, though relatively strong heating/mixing will steepen low-level lapse rates. Somewhat more favorable moisture and buoyancy will reside near and immediately behind the front, with MLCAPE potentially approaching or exceeding 1000 J/kg. Low-level flow will likely remain rather weak, but gradually increasing effective shear (generally into the 25-35 kt range) could support a few stronger storms capable of at least isolated damaging winds during the afternoon and perhaps into the evening. Isolated hail also cannot be ruled out with any stronger discrete cells. ...Gulf Coast to the Carolina Coast... Some increase in low-level flow is possible in the vicinity of the frontal wave that may develop near the Gulf Coast and move toward the coastal Carolinas overnight. While this could be accompanied by some increase in low-level shear/SRH, buoyancy is currently expected to remain quite weak, so potential for organized convection inland appears relatively uncertain/limited at this time. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1252 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR MUCH OF OHIO INTO ADJACENT PARTS OF THE GREAT LAKES AND OHIO VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Strong to locally severe storms are possible on Friday across much of Ohio and adjacent portions of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. ...Synopsis... An upper-level trough is forecast to amplify as it digs southeastward across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions on Friday. A mid/upper-level cyclone is forecast to develop with time, as a strong embedded shortwave moves southeastward into the base of the trough by Friday evening. A cold front will move through parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and southern Plains. Farther south, a weak surface wave may develop along a front near the Gulf Coast and move northeastward along or just offshore of the Carolina coast late Friday night into early Saturday morning. To the west, an upper ridge will remain in place across the Southwest, while a shortwave trough begins to move inland across northern CA into the Pacific Northwest. ...Ohio and adjacent parts of the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley... Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the cold front Friday afternoon across parts of Ohio and vicinity, as the amplifying upper-level trough begins to impinge upon the region. Low-level moisture will likely remain rather limited ahead of the front, though relatively strong heating/mixing will steepen low-level lapse rates. Somewhat more favorable moisture and buoyancy will reside near and immediately behind the front, with MLCAPE potentially approaching or exceeding 1000 J/kg. Low-level flow will likely remain rather weak, but gradually increasing effective shear (generally into the 25-35 kt range) could support a few stronger storms capable of at least isolated damaging winds during the afternoon and perhaps into the evening. Isolated hail also cannot be ruled out with any stronger discrete cells. ...Gulf Coast to the Carolina Coast... Some increase in low-level flow is possible in the vicinity of the frontal wave that may develop near the Gulf Coast and move toward the coastal Carolinas overnight. While this could be accompanied by some increase in low-level shear/SRH, buoyancy is currently expected to remain quite weak, so potential for organized convection inland appears relatively uncertain/limited at this time. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1252 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR MUCH OF OHIO INTO ADJACENT PARTS OF THE GREAT LAKES AND OHIO VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Strong to locally severe storms are possible on Friday across much of Ohio and adjacent portions of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. ...Synopsis... An upper-level trough is forecast to amplify as it digs southeastward across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions on Friday. A mid/upper-level cyclone is forecast to develop with time, as a strong embedded shortwave moves southeastward into the base of the trough by Friday evening. A cold front will move through parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and southern Plains. Farther south, a weak surface wave may develop along a front near the Gulf Coast and move northeastward along or just offshore of the Carolina coast late Friday night into early Saturday morning. To the west, an upper ridge will remain in place across the Southwest, while a shortwave trough begins to move inland across northern CA into the Pacific Northwest. ...Ohio and adjacent parts of the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley... Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the cold front Friday afternoon across parts of Ohio and vicinity, as the amplifying upper-level trough begins to impinge upon the region. Low-level moisture will likely remain rather limited ahead of the front, though relatively strong heating/mixing will steepen low-level lapse rates. Somewhat more favorable moisture and buoyancy will reside near and immediately behind the front, with MLCAPE potentially approaching or exceeding 1000 J/kg. Low-level flow will likely remain rather weak, but gradually increasing effective shear (generally into the 25-35 kt range) could support a few stronger storms capable of at least isolated damaging winds during the afternoon and perhaps into the evening. Isolated hail also cannot be ruled out with any stronger discrete cells. ...Gulf Coast to the Carolina Coast... Some increase in low-level flow is possible in the vicinity of the frontal wave that may develop near the Gulf Coast and move toward the coastal Carolinas overnight. While this could be accompanied by some increase in low-level shear/SRH, buoyancy is currently expected to remain quite weak, so potential for organized convection inland appears relatively uncertain/limited at this time. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1252 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR MUCH OF OHIO INTO ADJACENT PARTS OF THE GREAT LAKES AND OHIO VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Strong to locally severe storms are possible on Friday across much of Ohio and adjacent portions of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. ...Synopsis... An upper-level trough is forecast to amplify as it digs southeastward across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions on Friday. A mid/upper-level cyclone is forecast to develop with time, as a strong embedded shortwave moves southeastward into the base of the trough by Friday evening. A cold front will move through parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and southern Plains. Farther south, a weak surface wave may develop along a front near the Gulf Coast and move northeastward along or just offshore of the Carolina coast late Friday night into early Saturday morning. To the west, an upper ridge will remain in place across the Southwest, while a shortwave trough begins to move inland across northern CA into the Pacific Northwest. ...Ohio and adjacent parts of the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley... Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the cold front Friday afternoon across parts of Ohio and vicinity, as the amplifying upper-level trough begins to impinge upon the region. Low-level moisture will likely remain rather limited ahead of the front, though relatively strong heating/mixing will steepen low-level lapse rates. Somewhat more favorable moisture and buoyancy will reside near and immediately behind the front, with MLCAPE potentially approaching or exceeding 1000 J/kg. Low-level flow will likely remain rather weak, but gradually increasing effective shear (generally into the 25-35 kt range) could support a few stronger storms capable of at least isolated damaging winds during the afternoon and perhaps into the evening. Isolated hail also cannot be ruled out with any stronger discrete cells. ...Gulf Coast to the Carolina Coast... Some increase in low-level flow is possible in the vicinity of the frontal wave that may develop near the Gulf Coast and move toward the coastal Carolinas overnight. While this could be accompanied by some increase in low-level shear/SRH, buoyancy is currently expected to remain quite weak, so potential for organized convection inland appears relatively uncertain/limited at this time. ..Dean.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1250 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 051200Z - 061200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts will be possible today across part of northeastern New Mexico. ...Northeastern New Mexico... A shortwave trough will move southward across the central Rockies today. At the surface, a cold front will move southward into the southern High Plains, as a lee trough develops and deepens across northeastern New Mexico. As surface temperatures warm today near the surface trough, a cluster of thunderstorms is expected to develop ahead of a band of large-scale ascent. This cluster of storms is expected to expand in size across southern Colorado and move southward into northeastern New Mexico this afternoon. Ahead of the cluster, surface dewpoints in the 50s F will contribute to weak destabilization. MLCAPE is expected to peak in the 500 to 750 J/kg range by mid afternoon. RAP forecast soundings at 21Z in northeastern New Mexico have 0-6 shear in the 25 to 30 knot range, with 0-3 km lapse rates peaking in the 8.5 to 9 C/km range. This should be sufficient for isolated severe wind gusts associated with the stronger multicells. Hail will also be possible within the stronger cores. The wind and hail threat should persist throughout much of the afternoon as the storms gradually move southward from northeastern New Mexico into east-central New Mexico. ..Broyles/Moore.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1250 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 051200Z - 061200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts will be possible today across part of northeastern New Mexico. ...Northeastern New Mexico... A shortwave trough will move southward across the central Rockies today. At the surface, a cold front will move southward into the southern High Plains, as a lee trough develops and deepens across northeastern New Mexico. As surface temperatures warm today near the surface trough, a cluster of thunderstorms is expected to develop ahead of a band of large-scale ascent. This cluster of storms is expected to expand in size across southern Colorado and move southward into northeastern New Mexico this afternoon. Ahead of the cluster, surface dewpoints in the 50s F will contribute to weak destabilization. MLCAPE is expected to peak in the 500 to 750 J/kg range by mid afternoon. RAP forecast soundings at 21Z in northeastern New Mexico have 0-6 shear in the 25 to 30 knot range, with 0-3 km lapse rates peaking in the 8.5 to 9 C/km range. This should be sufficient for isolated severe wind gusts associated with the stronger multicells. Hail will also be possible within the stronger cores. The wind and hail threat should persist throughout much of the afternoon as the storms gradually move southward from northeastern New Mexico into east-central New Mexico. ..Broyles/Moore.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1250 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 051200Z - 061200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts will be possible today across part of northeastern New Mexico. ...Northeastern New Mexico... A shortwave trough will move southward across the central Rockies today. At the surface, a cold front will move southward into the southern High Plains, as a lee trough develops and deepens across northeastern New Mexico. As surface temperatures warm today near the surface trough, a cluster of thunderstorms is expected to develop ahead of a band of large-scale ascent. This cluster of storms is expected to expand in size across southern Colorado and move southward into northeastern New Mexico this afternoon. Ahead of the cluster, surface dewpoints in the 50s F will contribute to weak destabilization. MLCAPE is expected to peak in the 500 to 750 J/kg range by mid afternoon. RAP forecast soundings at 21Z in northeastern New Mexico have 0-6 shear in the 25 to 30 knot range, with 0-3 km lapse rates peaking in the 8.5 to 9 C/km range. This should be sufficient for isolated severe wind gusts associated with the stronger multicells. Hail will also be possible within the stronger cores. The wind and hail threat should persist throughout much of the afternoon as the storms gradually move southward from northeastern New Mexico into east-central New Mexico. ..Broyles/Moore.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1250 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 051200Z - 061200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts will be possible today across part of northeastern New Mexico. ...Northeastern New Mexico... A shortwave trough will move southward across the central Rockies today. At the surface, a cold front will move southward into the southern High Plains, as a lee trough develops and deepens across northeastern New Mexico. As surface temperatures warm today near the surface trough, a cluster of thunderstorms is expected to develop ahead of a band of large-scale ascent. This cluster of storms is expected to expand in size across southern Colorado and move southward into northeastern New Mexico this afternoon. Ahead of the cluster, surface dewpoints in the 50s F will contribute to weak destabilization. MLCAPE is expected to peak in the 500 to 750 J/kg range by mid afternoon. RAP forecast soundings at 21Z in northeastern New Mexico have 0-6 shear in the 25 to 30 knot range, with 0-3 km lapse rates peaking in the 8.5 to 9 C/km range. This should be sufficient for isolated severe wind gusts associated with the stronger multicells. Hail will also be possible within the stronger cores. The wind and hail threat should persist throughout much of the afternoon as the storms gradually move southward from northeastern New Mexico into east-central New Mexico. ..Broyles/Moore.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1250 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 051200Z - 061200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts will be possible today across part of northeastern New Mexico. ...Northeastern New Mexico... A shortwave trough will move southward across the central Rockies today. At the surface, a cold front will move southward into the southern High Plains, as a lee trough develops and deepens across northeastern New Mexico. As surface temperatures warm today near the surface trough, a cluster of thunderstorms is expected to develop ahead of a band of large-scale ascent. This cluster of storms is expected to expand in size across southern Colorado and move southward into northeastern New Mexico this afternoon. Ahead of the cluster, surface dewpoints in the 50s F will contribute to weak destabilization. MLCAPE is expected to peak in the 500 to 750 J/kg range by mid afternoon. RAP forecast soundings at 21Z in northeastern New Mexico have 0-6 shear in the 25 to 30 knot range, with 0-3 km lapse rates peaking in the 8.5 to 9 C/km range. This should be sufficient for isolated severe wind gusts associated with the stronger multicells. Hail will also be possible within the stronger cores. The wind and hail threat should persist throughout much of the afternoon as the storms gradually move southward from northeastern New Mexico into east-central New Mexico. ..Broyles/Moore.. 09/05/2024 Read more

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1213 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...Synopsis... Isolated dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for Friday across parts of the northern Sierra Nevada into southwest OR. Recent water-vapor imagery reveals a weak upper disturbance over the eastern Pacific on the fringe of the upper ridge over the western U.S. This feature is expected to drift east/northeast over the next 48 hours, reaching northern CA/southern OR by late afternoon/evening Friday. As this occurs, a modest influx of mid-level moisture and ascent-driven mid-level cooling over the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades should support adequate buoyancy for isolated thunderstorms. Recent forecast soundings suggest that boundary layer conditions will be sufficiently dry for dry lightning strikes, which will pose a fire weather concern given the dry fuels over the region (ERCs generally at or above the 80th percentile). Thunderstorms will be most likely along and to the lee side of the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades where orographic ascent will aid in convective initiation. Additionally, strengthening southwesterly mid-level flow should enhance downslope winds across northern CA into northwest NV. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions are possible (and will most likely occur within the dry-thunderstorm risk area, but ensemble confidence in the coverage and duration of these conditions is somewhat limited (around 30-40% probability for sustained elevated conditions based on latest ensemble guidance). ..Moore.. 09/05/2024 ...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 1213 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...Synopsis... Isolated dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for Friday across parts of the northern Sierra Nevada into southwest OR. Recent water-vapor imagery reveals a weak upper disturbance over the eastern Pacific on the fringe of the upper ridge over the western U.S. This feature is expected to drift east/northeast over the next 48 hours, reaching northern CA/southern OR by late afternoon/evening Friday. As this occurs, a modest influx of mid-level moisture and ascent-driven mid-level cooling over the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades should support adequate buoyancy for isolated thunderstorms. Recent forecast soundings suggest that boundary layer conditions will be sufficiently dry for dry lightning strikes, which will pose a fire weather concern given the dry fuels over the region (ERCs generally at or above the 80th percentile). Thunderstorms will be most likely along and to the lee side of the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades where orographic ascent will aid in convective initiation. Additionally, strengthening southwesterly mid-level flow should enhance downslope winds across northern CA into northwest NV. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions are possible (and will most likely occur within the dry-thunderstorm risk area, but ensemble confidence in the coverage and duration of these conditions is somewhat limited (around 30-40% probability for sustained elevated conditions based on latest ensemble guidance). ..Moore.. 09/05/2024 ...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 1213 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...Synopsis... Isolated dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for Friday across parts of the northern Sierra Nevada into southwest OR. Recent water-vapor imagery reveals a weak upper disturbance over the eastern Pacific on the fringe of the upper ridge over the western U.S. This feature is expected to drift east/northeast over the next 48 hours, reaching northern CA/southern OR by late afternoon/evening Friday. As this occurs, a modest influx of mid-level moisture and ascent-driven mid-level cooling over the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades should support adequate buoyancy for isolated thunderstorms. Recent forecast soundings suggest that boundary layer conditions will be sufficiently dry for dry lightning strikes, which will pose a fire weather concern given the dry fuels over the region (ERCs generally at or above the 80th percentile). Thunderstorms will be most likely along and to the lee side of the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades where orographic ascent will aid in convective initiation. Additionally, strengthening southwesterly mid-level flow should enhance downslope winds across northern CA into northwest NV. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions are possible (and will most likely occur within the dry-thunderstorm risk area, but ensemble confidence in the coverage and duration of these conditions is somewhat limited (around 30-40% probability for sustained elevated conditions based on latest ensemble guidance). ..Moore.. 09/05/2024 ...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 1213 AM CDT Thu Sep 05 2024 Valid 061200Z - 071200Z ...Synopsis... Isolated dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for Friday across parts of the northern Sierra Nevada into southwest OR. Recent water-vapor imagery reveals a weak upper disturbance over the eastern Pacific on the fringe of the upper ridge over the western U.S. This feature is expected to drift east/northeast over the next 48 hours, reaching northern CA/southern OR by late afternoon/evening Friday. As this occurs, a modest influx of mid-level moisture and ascent-driven mid-level cooling over the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades should support adequate buoyancy for isolated thunderstorms. Recent forecast soundings suggest that boundary layer conditions will be sufficiently dry for dry lightning strikes, which will pose a fire weather concern given the dry fuels over the region (ERCs generally at or above the 80th percentile). Thunderstorms will be most likely along and to the lee side of the northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades where orographic ascent will aid in convective initiation. Additionally, strengthening southwesterly mid-level flow should enhance downslope winds across northern CA into northwest NV. Areas of elevated fire weather conditions are possible (and will most likely occur within the dry-thunderstorm risk area, but ensemble confidence in the coverage and duration of these conditions is somewhat limited (around 30-40% probability for sustained elevated conditions based on latest ensemble guidance). ..Moore.. 09/05/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more