SPC Jul 6, 2025 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1109 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061630Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. Large hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ...Eastern WY/CO and western NE/KS... Subtle mid-level forcing will overspread eastern WY/CO this afternoon as a weak shortwave trough and associated mid-level speed max approach. Surface dewpoints are a little higher than yesterday, with greater CAPE aiding in the development of scattered afternoon storms over the foothills and along the DCVZ. Very steep mid-level lapse rates and 30kt+ of deep layer shear will promote a few supercell structures capable of large hail. As the storms build eastward, congealing updrafts will likely result in a greater risk of damaging winds through the evening over northeast CO and western NE/KS. ...Central Plains to IN/MI... A weak surface boundary extends from south-central KS across MO/IL into parts of IN/Lower MI. Morning visible imagery shows pockets of strong heating to the south of the boundary, where steep low-level lapse rates and ample CAPE will be present. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along the entire length of the boundary later today. Winds aloft are sufficiently strong over MI/IN for some convective organization, with occasional bowing structures capable of damaging wind gusts. From IN southwestward, weak steering flow will result in slow-moving multicell storms with occasional intense downdrafts. ...NC... TD Chantal is moving slowly northward into central NC. A large shield of cloud cover surrounding the center is limiting heating, and low-level shear profiles have not been particularly strong. Nevertheless, 12z CAM solutions generally agree that the strongest updrafts today will be near and just northeast of the circulation center. A tornado or two is possible this these storms, and in any more isolated convection that might form in the outer bands over eastern NC. ..Hart/Moore.. 07/06/2025 Read more

Tropical Depression Chantal Forecast Discussion Number 8

1 month 2 weeks ago
Issued at 1100 AM EDT Sun Jul 06 2025 000 WTNT43 KNHC 061436 TCDAT3 Tropical Depression Chantal Discussion Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032025 1100 AM EDT Sun Jul 06 2025 The center of Chantal has been moving inland over northeastern South Carolina this morning and is currently near the North and South Carolina border. Surface observations indicate that the winds have decreased, and the system is now being classified as a 30-kt tropical depression. The cyclone should continue to weaken today as it moves farther inland. The global models show the circulation opening up into a trough of low pressure on Monday, with the remnant moisture moving northeastward along the eastern seaboard of the U.S. through early Tuesday. Chantal is moving northward or 360/8 kt. A turn toward the northeast is anticipated later today or this evening as the cyclone moves around the western side of a mid-level ridge located off the U.S. East Coast. The latest track prediction is similar to the previous advisory and is near the middle of the guidance envelope. The primary threat from Chantal will be heavy rainfall that is likely across portions of eastern and central North Carolina into Monday. This is the last advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on Chantal. Future advisories on this system will be issued by the Weather Prediction Center beginning at 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC). Those advisories can be found on the web at www.hurricanes.gov. Key Messages: 1.Flash flood concerns continue today across portions of central North Carolina into Monday. Isolated to scattered flash flooding could occur within more urbanized areas. 2. Life-threatening surf and rip currents conditions are expected to continue at beaches along the U.S. east coast from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic states during the next day or so. Beach goers should heed the advice of lifeguards and local officials. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 06/1500Z 34.4N 79.2W 30 KT 35 MPH...INLAND 12H 07/0000Z 35.4N 79.1W 25 KT 30 MPH...INLAND 24H 07/1200Z 37.0N 77.7W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND 36H 08/0000Z...DISSIPATED $$ Forecaster Brown
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Tropical Depression Chantal Wind Speed Probabilities Number 8

1 month 2 weeks ago
Issued at 1500 UTC SUN JUL 06 2025 000 FONT13 KNHC 061436 PWSAT3 TROPICAL DEPRESSION CHANTAL WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 8 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL032025 1500 UTC SUN JUL 06 2025 AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION CHANTAL WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 34.4 NORTH...LONGITUDE 79.2 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 30 KTS...35 MPH...55 KM/H. Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH) ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST ...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)... ...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)... ...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)... FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY) (CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN 12Z SUN AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY) PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT. PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY 64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT. - - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - - FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM TIME 12Z SUN 00Z MON 12Z MON 00Z TUE 12Z TUE 12Z WED 12Z THU PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO 00Z MON 12Z MON 00Z TUE 12Z TUE 12Z WED 12Z THU 12Z FRI FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LOCATION KT RALEIGH NC 34 1 3( 4) X( 4) X( 4) X( 4) X( 4) X( 4) ROCKY MT NC 34 X 4( 4) X( 4) X( 4) X( 4) X( 4) X( 4) FAYETTEVILLE 34 5 1( 6) X( 6) X( 6) X( 6) X( 6) X( 6) LITTLE RIVER 34 52 X(52) X(52) X(52) X(52) X(52) X(52) MYRTLE BEACH 34 33 X(33) X(33) X(33) X(33) X(33) X(33) $$ FORECASTER BROWN
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SPC MD 1575

1 month 2 weeks ago
MD 1575 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR EAST NORTH CAROLINA
Mesoscale Discussion 1575 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0751 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Areas affected...east North Carolina Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 061251Z - 061515Z Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent SUMMARY...A marginal increase in tornado potential may occur this morning as Tropical Storm Chantal continues to move inland. The overall tornado potential should remain low enough to preclude the need for a TC-related Tornado Watch. However, trends will be monitored. DISCUSSION...A marginal increase in tornado potential may occur this morning as Tropical Storm Chantal continues to move inland. This marginal increase would coincide with modest diurnal heating increasing and several feeder bands streaming inland on the eastern semicircle of Chantal. The onshore environment containing these feeder bands has little instability at present and the low-level storm-relative helicity is on the lower side of land-falling tropical cyclones. That said, the low-level storm-relative helicity still remains sufficient for low-level rotation with stronger thunderstorm updrafts. Present thinking is that the limited instability and modest low-level helicity should preclude any longer duration/larger area tornado threat and thus a TC-related tornado watch is not currently anticipated. However, trends will continue to be evaluated for increasing buoyancy and/or low-level helicity. ..Marsh/Bunting.. 07/06/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...AKQ...MHX...RAH...ILM... LAT...LON 33857826 34727876 35637820 35897780 35987689 35627583 34757563 34517617 34197674 33827750 33857826 MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...UP TO 95 MPH Read more

SPC MD 1574

1 month 2 weeks ago
MD 1574 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTHWEST SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA
Mesoscale Discussion 1574 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0714 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Areas affected...southwest South Dakota and north-central Nebraska Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 061214Z - 061415Z Probability of Watch Issuance...20 percent SUMMARY...Ongoing thunderstorms should persist for another couple of hours before weakening. Isolated hail and a damaging wind gust or two will remain possible in the near term. A watch is not currently expected. DISCUSSION...Thunderstorms continue this morning across southwest South Dakota along the southwest portion of a remnant MCS that moved across this region overnight. These thunderstorms appear to be driven by isentropic ascent focused atop a residual cold pool left over from the overnight convection. This shows up as strong warm-air advection centered around 700 MB in regional mesoanalysis. Mesoanalysis also indicates a rich CAPE reservoir to the southwest of the ongoing storms, within the thunderstorm source/inflow region, providing additional buoyancy. With time, diurnal heating should begin to modify the existing cold pool and weaken the isentropic ascent/WAA leading to a downward trend in thunderstorm intensity. Before this weakening occurs, lapse rates do not appear particular steep this morning per RAP-model forecast soundings, and an isotherms layer extends upward from the surface to around 800 mb. This should limit the severe potential to isolated hail and perhaps a damaging wind gust or two -- realistically only in the most intense cores. A watch is not anticipated. ..Marsh/Bunting.. 07/06/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...LBF...UNR...CYS... LAT...LON 42700288 43310326 43780292 43860217 43680064 43250033 42590021 42300061 42170165 42700288 MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.00-1.75 IN Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

1 month 2 weeks ago
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more

SPC Jul 6, 2025 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

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SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0753 AM CDT Sun Jul 06 2025 Valid 061300Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are expected along the central High Plains. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail and significant severe gusts are possible. ..Central High Plains to the Southern Plains... A mid-level impulse along the northern periphery of the Southwest U.S. upper-level ridge will move east across the central High Plains this afternoon. Steep mid-level lapse rates will contribute to moderate/strong surface-based instability, and around 35-45 kts of deep-layer shear will support supercell structures. Isolated thunderstorm development is expected by mid-late afternoon as ascent with the mid-level impulse overspreads the high Plains. These storms will pose a risk for large to very large hail (2 inches or greater in diameter) and strong gusts. Some eventual upscale growth is expected as cold pool mergers occur, and damaging gusts, possibly significant, becomes a greater concern. Along the OK-KS border, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a frontal boundary this afternoon. Mixed-layer CAPE of 2000-2500 J/kg will be in place, along with 15-20 kts of northerly mid-level flow. Isolated stronger multicell storms or small clusters will be capable of strong/severe gusts through early evening. ...Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley... A cold front will move east today across portions of Lower MI and the northern OH Valley. A mid-level impulse within the westerlies will move across the area this afternoon and contribute modest large-scale ascent. Somewhat stronger flow with this impulse, combined with pockets of moderate MLCAPE (1000-1500 J/kg) will support multicell clusters this afternoon capable of producing isolated severe wind gusts. ...Maine... Scattered thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon in association with an eastward-moving cold front. Although instability should remain rather modest (approaching 1000 J/kg), strong westerly mid-level flow will result multicell and possibly transient supercell storms moving quickly east. Damaging gusts will be the primary severe hazard. ...Eastern North Carolina Vicinity... Tropical Storm Chantal is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to weaken and become post tropical tonight while moving north/northeast across NC/eastern VA (see latest NHC forecasts for details). Across eastern NC today, isolated low-topped supercells may develop within a weakly unstable atmosphere. Although low-level shear will not be particularly strong given the weakening nature of the tropical cyclone, it may prove sufficient for a couple tornadoes, especially with any sustained storm that can develop within areas of greater diurnal heating/instability. ..Bunting/Marsh.. 07/06/2025 Read more