SPC Jan 9, 2025 Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook

Day 4-8 Outlook

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0340 AM CST Thu Jan 09 2025

Valid 121200Z - 171200Z

...DISCUSSION...
A northwest mid-level flow pattern is forecast to remain in place
over the central U.S. throughout the Day 4 to 8 period, as a series
of shortwave troughs move southeastward through the flow. The
northwesterly flow will help to drive multiple fronts southward into
the central and eastern U.S, which will keep a relatively cold and
dry airmass in place. For this reason, conditions are not expected
to be favorable for thunderstorm development across the continental
U.S. through the middle of next week.

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