SPC Dec 26, 2024 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0658 PM CST Wed Dec 25 2024

Valid 260100Z - 261200Z

...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight from parts
of the southern and central High Plains into the Southeast, and
along parts of the West Coast. No severe storms are expected.

...DISCUSSION...
A mid-level trough is evident on water vapor imagery over the
southern Rockies. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible ahead of
the trough in parts of the southern and central High Plains. Further
to the east, a shortwave trough is located in the lower Mississippi
Valley. A few thunderstorms may develop in a moist airmass ahead of
the trough this evening. A third shortwave trough is located in the
eastern Pacific. As this trough approaches the Pacific Northwest
Coast tonight, isolated lightning strikes may occur across western
Washington, western Oregon and in far northwestern California. No
severe threat is expected across the continental U.S. through
daybreak on Thursday.

..Broyles.. 12/26/2024

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