SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0156 PM CST Sun Jan 26 2025 Valid 262000Z - 271200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are not forecast across the contiguous United States through tonight. ...20z Update... The prior forecast remains valid with no changes. Scattered elevated thunderstorms ongoing over the ArkLaTex should continue northeastward within the pronounced low-level warm advection regime through tonight. Additional storm development and lightning potential, albeit lower probability, will remain possible this evening over eastern TX with weak low and mid-level ascent continuing for another few hours. Likewise, isolated lightning flashes will remain possible over parts of the central Valley and coastal CA beneath a deep upper low. Severe storms are not expected. See the prior forecast for more info. ..Lyons.. 01/26/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1004 AM CST Sun Jan 26 2025/ ...Synopsis... The latest satellite and observational data show a stacked cyclone over central CA, which is poised to continue drifting southward through the remainder of the period per latest guidance consensus. Scant buoyancy, driven by cooler temperatures aloft within the stacked cyclone core, will foster the potential for a couple of lightning flashes across central into southern CA today into tonight. Meanwhile, low-level warm-air and moisture advection are in progress across portions of eastern TX into the Lower MS Valley, with scattered thunderstorm development already underway. Latest thinking is that persistent warm-air advection will support an increase in thunderstorm coverage through the day across eastern TX, with a greater coverage of thunderstorms into the Lower MS Valley tonight. Across eastern TX this afternoon, elevated buoyancy, driven by an 8+ C/km mid-level lapse rate plume, may contribute to small hail potential with some of the stronger, more persistent updrafts.