Severe Storms

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0136 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Synopsis... An upper-level ridge will continue to amplify over the western CONUS into western Canada today as an upper-level shortwave trough approaches the Pacific Northwest. Subtropical moisture will begin to move northward into the Southwest and eastward into southwest Montana from the northern Plains. A surface cold front will push southward up against the eastern slopes of the northern/central Rockies with hot/dry/unstable conditions prevailing across much of the Intermountain West. Isolated dry thunderstorms may form across southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming this afternoon/evening. However, given the uncertainty regarding coverage and marginal fuel conditions where storms are currently forecast to develop, an isolated dry thunderstorm area was not included. ..Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 ...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 0136 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Synopsis... An upper-level ridge will continue to amplify over the western CONUS into western Canada today as an upper-level shortwave trough approaches the Pacific Northwest. Subtropical moisture will begin to move northward into the Southwest and eastward into southwest Montana from the northern Plains. A surface cold front will push southward up against the eastern slopes of the northern/central Rockies with hot/dry/unstable conditions prevailing across much of the Intermountain West. Isolated dry thunderstorms may form across southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming this afternoon/evening. However, given the uncertainty regarding coverage and marginal fuel conditions where storms are currently forecast to develop, an isolated dry thunderstorm area was not included. ..Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 ...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 0136 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Synopsis... An upper-level ridge will continue to amplify over the western CONUS into western Canada today as an upper-level shortwave trough approaches the Pacific Northwest. Subtropical moisture will begin to move northward into the Southwest and eastward into southwest Montana from the northern Plains. A surface cold front will push southward up against the eastern slopes of the northern/central Rockies with hot/dry/unstable conditions prevailing across much of the Intermountain West. Isolated dry thunderstorms may form across southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming this afternoon/evening. However, given the uncertainty regarding coverage and marginal fuel conditions where storms are currently forecast to develop, an isolated dry thunderstorm area was not included. ..Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 ...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 0136 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Synopsis... An upper-level ridge will continue to amplify over the western CONUS into western Canada today as an upper-level shortwave trough approaches the Pacific Northwest. Subtropical moisture will begin to move northward into the Southwest and eastward into southwest Montana from the northern Plains. A surface cold front will push southward up against the eastern slopes of the northern/central Rockies with hot/dry/unstable conditions prevailing across much of the Intermountain West. Isolated dry thunderstorms may form across southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming this afternoon/evening. However, given the uncertainty regarding coverage and marginal fuel conditions where storms are currently forecast to develop, an isolated dry thunderstorm area was not included. ..Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1254 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 211200Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms, some severe, are possible Wednesday over parts of the Northeast, and over much of the central Plains into the mid Mississippi Valley. Damaging wind gusts and marginal hail are possible in both regions. ...Synopsis... An upper low will move from Ontario into Quebec, with a leading shortwave trough moving across the Great Lakes during the day and New England overnight. A cold front will stretch from southwest Ontario to IL by late afternoon, with mid to upper 60s F dewpoints spreading into the Northeast. Aiding moisture advection as well as low-level shear will be southwesterly 850 mb winds increasing to 25-30 kt, while mid to upper level winds increase throughout the period. To the west, a convectively reinforced boundary is expected across northern MO, KS, and into eastern CO, with a very moist and unstable air mass to the south. Bouts of thunderstorms are likely throughout the period near this boundary, with the greatest concentration over MO, closer to the Great Lakes trough influence. ...Northeastern states... Heating will lead to numerous thunderstorms across the moist sector by 18Z over much of NY and northeast PA, expanding across New England during the afternoon. Around 30-35 kt of deep-layer shear and 100-150 m2/s2 effective SRH will be sufficient to sustain severe storms, including isolated supercells capable of marginal hail, a brief/weak tornado, or damaging wind. Due to the expected large number of storms, mergers are likely, and a few line segments may form as well. Storms may persist well into the evening and overnight into northern New England when the stronger height falls occur. ...Central Plains into the Mid MS and lower OH Valley... Storms are expected to be ongoing from NE across MO and into IL Wednesday morning along an east-west oriented front, and where substantial instability will exist. This outflow-reinforced front will likely translate south during the day, with continuous areas of storms over KS, MO, and IL. Winds aloft will generally be westerly and below 20 kt, thus disorganized storms are most likely. However, a few small bows are possible, with localized areas of wind damage. Given such strong instability, the strongest storms may produce hail. To the west, east/northeast surface winds will bring a moist air mass into east-central WY and CO, where capping will be a concern. Storms are likely to form over the higher terrain, with a narrow north-south zone of hail or wind threat. Other storms are likely farther south in the well-mixed and hot air, from northeast NM across northern OK and AR, with localized downbursts possible. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 5% - Marginal ..Jewell.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1254 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 211200Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms, some severe, are possible Wednesday over parts of the Northeast, and over much of the central Plains into the mid Mississippi Valley. Damaging wind gusts and marginal hail are possible in both regions. ...Synopsis... An upper low will move from Ontario into Quebec, with a leading shortwave trough moving across the Great Lakes during the day and New England overnight. A cold front will stretch from southwest Ontario to IL by late afternoon, with mid to upper 60s F dewpoints spreading into the Northeast. Aiding moisture advection as well as low-level shear will be southwesterly 850 mb winds increasing to 25-30 kt, while mid to upper level winds increase throughout the period. To the west, a convectively reinforced boundary is expected across northern MO, KS, and into eastern CO, with a very moist and unstable air mass to the south. Bouts of thunderstorms are likely throughout the period near this boundary, with the greatest concentration over MO, closer to the Great Lakes trough influence. ...Northeastern states... Heating will lead to numerous thunderstorms across the moist sector by 18Z over much of NY and northeast PA, expanding across New England during the afternoon. Around 30-35 kt of deep-layer shear and 100-150 m2/s2 effective SRH will be sufficient to sustain severe storms, including isolated supercells capable of marginal hail, a brief/weak tornado, or damaging wind. Due to the expected large number of storms, mergers are likely, and a few line segments may form as well. Storms may persist well into the evening and overnight into northern New England when the stronger height falls occur. ...Central Plains into the Mid MS and lower OH Valley... Storms are expected to be ongoing from NE across MO and into IL Wednesday morning along an east-west oriented front, and where substantial instability will exist. This outflow-reinforced front will likely translate south during the day, with continuous areas of storms over KS, MO, and IL. Winds aloft will generally be westerly and below 20 kt, thus disorganized storms are most likely. However, a few small bows are possible, with localized areas of wind damage. Given such strong instability, the strongest storms may produce hail. To the west, east/northeast surface winds will bring a moist air mass into east-central WY and CO, where capping will be a concern. Storms are likely to form over the higher terrain, with a narrow north-south zone of hail or wind threat. Other storms are likely farther south in the well-mixed and hot air, from northeast NM across northern OK and AR, with localized downbursts possible. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 5% - Marginal ..Jewell.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1254 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 211200Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms, some severe, are possible Wednesday over parts of the Northeast, and over much of the central Plains into the mid Mississippi Valley. Damaging wind gusts and marginal hail are possible in both regions. ...Synopsis... An upper low will move from Ontario into Quebec, with a leading shortwave trough moving across the Great Lakes during the day and New England overnight. A cold front will stretch from southwest Ontario to IL by late afternoon, with mid to upper 60s F dewpoints spreading into the Northeast. Aiding moisture advection as well as low-level shear will be southwesterly 850 mb winds increasing to 25-30 kt, while mid to upper level winds increase throughout the period. To the west, a convectively reinforced boundary is expected across northern MO, KS, and into eastern CO, with a very moist and unstable air mass to the south. Bouts of thunderstorms are likely throughout the period near this boundary, with the greatest concentration over MO, closer to the Great Lakes trough influence. ...Northeastern states... Heating will lead to numerous thunderstorms across the moist sector by 18Z over much of NY and northeast PA, expanding across New England during the afternoon. Around 30-35 kt of deep-layer shear and 100-150 m2/s2 effective SRH will be sufficient to sustain severe storms, including isolated supercells capable of marginal hail, a brief/weak tornado, or damaging wind. Due to the expected large number of storms, mergers are likely, and a few line segments may form as well. Storms may persist well into the evening and overnight into northern New England when the stronger height falls occur. ...Central Plains into the Mid MS and lower OH Valley... Storms are expected to be ongoing from NE across MO and into IL Wednesday morning along an east-west oriented front, and where substantial instability will exist. This outflow-reinforced front will likely translate south during the day, with continuous areas of storms over KS, MO, and IL. Winds aloft will generally be westerly and below 20 kt, thus disorganized storms are most likely. However, a few small bows are possible, with localized areas of wind damage. Given such strong instability, the strongest storms may produce hail. To the west, east/northeast surface winds will bring a moist air mass into east-central WY and CO, where capping will be a concern. Storms are likely to form over the higher terrain, with a narrow north-south zone of hail or wind threat. Other storms are likely farther south in the well-mixed and hot air, from northeast NM across northern OK and AR, with localized downbursts possible. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 5% - Marginal ..Jewell.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1254 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 211200Z - 221200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST... ...SUMMARY... Scattered storms, some severe, are possible Wednesday over parts of the Northeast, and over much of the central Plains into the mid Mississippi Valley. Damaging wind gusts and marginal hail are possible in both regions. ...Synopsis... An upper low will move from Ontario into Quebec, with a leading shortwave trough moving across the Great Lakes during the day and New England overnight. A cold front will stretch from southwest Ontario to IL by late afternoon, with mid to upper 60s F dewpoints spreading into the Northeast. Aiding moisture advection as well as low-level shear will be southwesterly 850 mb winds increasing to 25-30 kt, while mid to upper level winds increase throughout the period. To the west, a convectively reinforced boundary is expected across northern MO, KS, and into eastern CO, with a very moist and unstable air mass to the south. Bouts of thunderstorms are likely throughout the period near this boundary, with the greatest concentration over MO, closer to the Great Lakes trough influence. ...Northeastern states... Heating will lead to numerous thunderstorms across the moist sector by 18Z over much of NY and northeast PA, expanding across New England during the afternoon. Around 30-35 kt of deep-layer shear and 100-150 m2/s2 effective SRH will be sufficient to sustain severe storms, including isolated supercells capable of marginal hail, a brief/weak tornado, or damaging wind. Due to the expected large number of storms, mergers are likely, and a few line segments may form as well. Storms may persist well into the evening and overnight into northern New England when the stronger height falls occur. ...Central Plains into the Mid MS and lower OH Valley... Storms are expected to be ongoing from NE across MO and into IL Wednesday morning along an east-west oriented front, and where substantial instability will exist. This outflow-reinforced front will likely translate south during the day, with continuous areas of storms over KS, MO, and IL. Winds aloft will generally be westerly and below 20 kt, thus disorganized storms are most likely. However, a few small bows are possible, with localized areas of wind damage. Given such strong instability, the strongest storms may produce hail. To the west, east/northeast surface winds will bring a moist air mass into east-central WY and CO, where capping will be a concern. Storms are likely to form over the higher terrain, with a narrow north-south zone of hail or wind threat. Other storms are likely farther south in the well-mixed and hot air, from northeast NM across northern OK and AR, with localized downbursts possible. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: 2% - Marginal Wind: 15% - Slight Hail: 5% - Marginal ..Jewell.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0102 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE MIDDLE MS VALLEY... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN MN... ...SUMMARY... An organized cluster of thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and hail will overspread portions of the middle Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. Hail and isolated strong winds are also possible across portions of Minnesota this morning. ...Mid MS Valley eastward across the OH Valley... An organized MCS will likely be moving through south-central/southeast IA early this morning. Expectation is for this MCS to be near its mature phase at this point with a well-developed rear-inflow jet and strong cold pool resulting in strong wind gusts. A few of these gusts could be greater than 75 mph. As the MCS continues southeastward through northwest MO and central IL later this morning and into the early afternoon, it is expected to gradually lose intensity as its cold pool accelerates and loses depth. By the time the MCS reaches IN and western KY, it is expected to be characterized by weakly organized multicells along the cold pool. Even with this anticipated weakening, strong wind gusts are still possible. ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... A cold front is expected to push into the Upper Midwest and central Plains, likely extending from western WI southwestward into northeastern CO during the late afternoon. Moist upslope flow is anticipated into eastern WY/northeast CO behind this front, with the resulting convergence along the lee trough expected to result in thunderstorm initiation. Downstream environment characterized by strong buoyancy and at least moderate vertical shear will support supercell storm structures capable of very large hail and strong wind gusts. These storms are expected to continue eastward into NE during the evening. A strengthening low-level jet will lead to a reinvigoration of any ongoing storms and/or development of new storms, primarily across central and eastern NE. Given the presence of ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates, large hail is probable with these storms. Isolated very large hail (i.e. greater than 2" in diameter) is possible. Dry mid-levels could also contribute to strong wind gusts. ...Upper Midwest... Ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates will result in strong buoyancy ahead of the approaching cold front this morning across northern/central MN. Stable low-levels (below 850 mb) will likely limit storm strength but large hail and occasional strong gusts through the stable layer are possible. ...Northern Mid-Atlantic... Showers and thunderstorms will likely develop during the afternoon within the moist and diurnally destabilized air mass across the region. Vertical shear will be weak, leading to predominately disorganized, outflow-dominant multicells. Even so, the very moist air mass and steep low-level lapse rates support water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging wind gusts. ..Mosier/Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0102 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE MIDDLE MS VALLEY... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN MN... ...SUMMARY... An organized cluster of thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and hail will overspread portions of the middle Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. Hail and isolated strong winds are also possible across portions of Minnesota this morning. ...Mid MS Valley eastward across the OH Valley... An organized MCS will likely be moving through south-central/southeast IA early this morning. Expectation is for this MCS to be near its mature phase at this point with a well-developed rear-inflow jet and strong cold pool resulting in strong wind gusts. A few of these gusts could be greater than 75 mph. As the MCS continues southeastward through northwest MO and central IL later this morning and into the early afternoon, it is expected to gradually lose intensity as its cold pool accelerates and loses depth. By the time the MCS reaches IN and western KY, it is expected to be characterized by weakly organized multicells along the cold pool. Even with this anticipated weakening, strong wind gusts are still possible. ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... A cold front is expected to push into the Upper Midwest and central Plains, likely extending from western WI southwestward into northeastern CO during the late afternoon. Moist upslope flow is anticipated into eastern WY/northeast CO behind this front, with the resulting convergence along the lee trough expected to result in thunderstorm initiation. Downstream environment characterized by strong buoyancy and at least moderate vertical shear will support supercell storm structures capable of very large hail and strong wind gusts. These storms are expected to continue eastward into NE during the evening. A strengthening low-level jet will lead to a reinvigoration of any ongoing storms and/or development of new storms, primarily across central and eastern NE. Given the presence of ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates, large hail is probable with these storms. Isolated very large hail (i.e. greater than 2" in diameter) is possible. Dry mid-levels could also contribute to strong wind gusts. ...Upper Midwest... Ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates will result in strong buoyancy ahead of the approaching cold front this morning across northern/central MN. Stable low-levels (below 850 mb) will likely limit storm strength but large hail and occasional strong gusts through the stable layer are possible. ...Northern Mid-Atlantic... Showers and thunderstorms will likely develop during the afternoon within the moist and diurnally destabilized air mass across the region. Vertical shear will be weak, leading to predominately disorganized, outflow-dominant multicells. Even so, the very moist air mass and steep low-level lapse rates support water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging wind gusts. ..Mosier/Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0102 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE MIDDLE MS VALLEY... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN MN... ...SUMMARY... An organized cluster of thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and hail will overspread portions of the middle Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. Hail and isolated strong winds are also possible across portions of Minnesota this morning. ...Mid MS Valley eastward across the OH Valley... An organized MCS will likely be moving through south-central/southeast IA early this morning. Expectation is for this MCS to be near its mature phase at this point with a well-developed rear-inflow jet and strong cold pool resulting in strong wind gusts. A few of these gusts could be greater than 75 mph. As the MCS continues southeastward through northwest MO and central IL later this morning and into the early afternoon, it is expected to gradually lose intensity as its cold pool accelerates and loses depth. By the time the MCS reaches IN and western KY, it is expected to be characterized by weakly organized multicells along the cold pool. Even with this anticipated weakening, strong wind gusts are still possible. ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... A cold front is expected to push into the Upper Midwest and central Plains, likely extending from western WI southwestward into northeastern CO during the late afternoon. Moist upslope flow is anticipated into eastern WY/northeast CO behind this front, with the resulting convergence along the lee trough expected to result in thunderstorm initiation. Downstream environment characterized by strong buoyancy and at least moderate vertical shear will support supercell storm structures capable of very large hail and strong wind gusts. These storms are expected to continue eastward into NE during the evening. A strengthening low-level jet will lead to a reinvigoration of any ongoing storms and/or development of new storms, primarily across central and eastern NE. Given the presence of ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates, large hail is probable with these storms. Isolated very large hail (i.e. greater than 2" in diameter) is possible. Dry mid-levels could also contribute to strong wind gusts. ...Upper Midwest... Ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates will result in strong buoyancy ahead of the approaching cold front this morning across northern/central MN. Stable low-levels (below 850 mb) will likely limit storm strength but large hail and occasional strong gusts through the stable layer are possible. ...Northern Mid-Atlantic... Showers and thunderstorms will likely develop during the afternoon within the moist and diurnally destabilized air mass across the region. Vertical shear will be weak, leading to predominately disorganized, outflow-dominant multicells. Even so, the very moist air mass and steep low-level lapse rates support water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging wind gusts. ..Mosier/Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0102 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2019 Valid 201200Z - 211200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE MIDDLE MS VALLEY... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN MN... ...SUMMARY... An organized cluster of thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and hail will overspread portions of the middle Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. Hail and isolated strong winds are also possible across portions of Minnesota this morning. ...Mid MS Valley eastward across the OH Valley... An organized MCS will likely be moving through south-central/southeast IA early this morning. Expectation is for this MCS to be near its mature phase at this point with a well-developed rear-inflow jet and strong cold pool resulting in strong wind gusts. A few of these gusts could be greater than 75 mph. As the MCS continues southeastward through northwest MO and central IL later this morning and into the early afternoon, it is expected to gradually lose intensity as its cold pool accelerates and loses depth. By the time the MCS reaches IN and western KY, it is expected to be characterized by weakly organized multicells along the cold pool. Even with this anticipated weakening, strong wind gusts are still possible. ...Central High Plains/Central Plains... A cold front is expected to push into the Upper Midwest and central Plains, likely extending from western WI southwestward into northeastern CO during the late afternoon. Moist upslope flow is anticipated into eastern WY/northeast CO behind this front, with the resulting convergence along the lee trough expected to result in thunderstorm initiation. Downstream environment characterized by strong buoyancy and at least moderate vertical shear will support supercell storm structures capable of very large hail and strong wind gusts. These storms are expected to continue eastward into NE during the evening. A strengthening low-level jet will lead to a reinvigoration of any ongoing storms and/or development of new storms, primarily across central and eastern NE. Given the presence of ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates, large hail is probable with these storms. Isolated very large hail (i.e. greater than 2" in diameter) is possible. Dry mid-levels could also contribute to strong wind gusts. ...Upper Midwest... Ample low-level moisture and steep mid-level lapse rates will result in strong buoyancy ahead of the approaching cold front this morning across northern/central MN. Stable low-levels (below 850 mb) will likely limit storm strength but large hail and occasional strong gusts through the stable layer are possible. ...Northern Mid-Atlantic... Showers and thunderstorms will likely develop during the afternoon within the moist and diurnally destabilized air mass across the region. Vertical shear will be weak, leading to predominately disorganized, outflow-dominant multicells. Even so, the very moist air mass and steep low-level lapse rates support water-loaded downbursts capable of damaging wind gusts. ..Mosier/Nauslar.. 08/20/2019 Read more

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MD 1805 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN ND INTO NORTHWESTERN MN
Mesoscale Discussion 1805 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1122 PM CDT Mon Aug 19 2019 Areas affected...Portions of eastern ND into northwestern MN Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 200422Z - 200615Z Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent SUMMARY...An increasing threat for large hail and eventually damaging winds may require watch issuance in the next 1-2 hours. DISCUSSION...A pair of supercells has recently developed across north-central ND just to the east of a weak surface low. These storms are likely elevated at the moment owing to substantial convective inhibition, but they will pose an isolated large hail risk in the short term owing to moderate to strong elevated instability coupled with effective bulk shear around 50 kt. Additional storms are expected to develop along a southward-moving cold front in the vicinity of the international border in the next couple of hours. Upscale growth into a MCS appears probable, and a damaging wind threat may increase through the overnight. Watch issuance is possible in the next 1-2 hours depending on observational trends. ..Gleason/Grams.. 08/20/2019 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...DLH...FGF...BIS... LAT...LON 47919969 48360008 48770002 49059929 49039565 48709425 47659421 47069433 46499491 46449610 46509681 46719798 47559828 47919969 Read more

No watches are valid as of Tue Aug 20 04:07:01 UTC 2019.

MD 1804 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN/CENTRAL IA...FAR SOUTHEASTERN SD...FAR SOUTHWESTERN MN...AND FAR EASTERN NE
Mesoscale Discussion 1804 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1105 PM CDT Mon Aug 19 2019 Areas affected...Portions of western/central IA...far southeastern SD...far southwestern MN...and far eastern NE Concerning...Severe potential...Severe Thunderstorm Watch likely Valid 200405Z - 200600Z Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent SUMMARY...A threat for mainly large hail should increase over the next couple of hours as storms increase in coverage and intensity. Severe Thunderstorm Watch issuance is likely. DISCUSSION...A well-defined surface warm front extends eastward from a low over western SD across southern SD, roughly along the NE/IA border, and into southern IA. Warm air advection is occurring atop this front as a southwesterly low-level jet gradually strengthens late this evening. The VWP from KOAX has shown an increase in the 0-2 km layer over the past couple of hours, generally to around 30-35 kt above 1 km. Ascent associated with this low-level jet has encouraged elevated showers to develop across parts of northwestern IA, with a few recent lightning strikes noted with this activity. The 00Z sounding from OAX showed very steep mid-level lapse rates (around 8.6 C/km in the 700-500 mb layer) associated with an EML were present across this region. These lapse rates aloft coupled with ample low-level moisture are supporting moderate to very strong instability along and to the cool side of the front (MUCAPE of 2000-4500+) per latest mesoanalysis. Westerly winds strengthen with height through mid levels, and a subtle vorticity maximum along the NE/SD border maximum noted on water vapor may provide an additional source of lift to encourage at least scattered storm development. Around 40-50 kt of effective bulk shear will likely remain across this region through the overnight hours, which will support supercells initially. Given the large degree of elevated instability and strong shear present, robust updrafts appear likely. Large hail should be the primary hazard with initial storm development, with these storms likely remaining elevated above a near-surface stable layer to the cool side of the surface front. However, there is some potential for upscale growth into a MCS later tonight across parts of central IA, which could result in an eventual damaging wind threat materializing. Watch issuance is likely in the next couple of hours to address the initial large hail risk. ..Gleason/Grams.. 08/20/2019 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...MPX...DMX...FSD...OAX... LAT...LON 42999379 42499378 41829411 41399485 41359556 41539614 42029655 42799688 43569680 43709587 43659501 43559445 42999379 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0758 PM CDT Mon Aug 19 2019 Valid 200100Z - 201200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS SOUTHERN IA... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN MN... ...SUMMARY... Large hail and damaging gusts are expected late tonight across Iowa and northern Minnesota. ...01Z Update... ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... A thunderstorm or two is still possible across ND and northeast SD as the front moves eastward tonight. Later tonight, increased storm coverage is anticipated along the front as it moves through northern MN. Moderate buoyancy and enhanced westerly flow aloft will result in an environment supportive of strong, organized updrafts. Potential for severe hail and strong wind gusts appears high enough to merit an increase in wind/hail probabilities and a Slight Risk. ...IA... Severe thunderstorms are still expected to develop late tonight amidst ample low-level moisture and a strong low-level jet. Large hail (isolated over 2" in diameter) will be the primary hazard with the initial development with the threat then shifting to strong wind gusts as upscale growth occurs. Primary change over this area was to pull the Slight Risk back farther west (to the MO River) to account for a greater potential for storms farther west. ..Mosier.. 08/20/2019 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0758 PM CDT Mon Aug 19 2019 Valid 200100Z - 201200Z ...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS SOUTHERN IA... ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN MN... ...SUMMARY... Large hail and damaging gusts are expected late tonight across Iowa and northern Minnesota. ...01Z Update... ...Northern Plains into the Upper Midwest... A thunderstorm or two is still possible across ND and northeast SD as the front moves eastward tonight. Later tonight, increased storm coverage is anticipated along the front as it moves through northern MN. Moderate buoyancy and enhanced westerly flow aloft will result in an environment supportive of strong, organized updrafts. Potential for severe hail and strong wind gusts appears high enough to merit an increase in wind/hail probabilities and a Slight Risk. ...IA... Severe thunderstorms are still expected to develop late tonight amidst ample low-level moisture and a strong low-level jet. Large hail (isolated over 2" in diameter) will be the primary hazard with the initial development with the threat then shifting to strong wind gusts as upscale growth occurs. Primary change over this area was to pull the Slight Risk back farther west (to the MO River) to account for a greater potential for storms farther west. ..Mosier.. 08/20/2019 Read more