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National Severe Weather Outlook for the next week

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Overview of the threat for the next few days

Outlook for Thursday, September 24

Outlook Summary

An isolated severe storm or two remains possible in the Texas Panhandle this evening.

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tornado severe weather outlook for Thursday, September 24

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Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 250048

Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0748 PM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 250100Z - 251200Z

THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENING OVER PARTS OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE

### SUMMARY

An isolated severe storm or two remains possible in the Texas Panhandle this evening.

TX Panhandle

Multiple clusters of strong thunderstorms that affected parts of the central High Plains have begun to weakening as diurnal cooling commences. Nevertheless, a locally severe wind gust remains possible for another 1-2 hours over parts of the TX Panhandle, where relatively steep low-level lapse rates and sufficient CAPE are present.

Elsewhere, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this evening and into the night across parts of the Southwest states and southern Rockies, and over deep south TX. Severe storms are not anticipated in these areas.

..Hart.. 09/25/2026

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Outlook for Friday, September 25

Outlook Summary

Severe thunderstorms are not expected Friday.

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tornado severe weather outlook for Friday, September 25

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Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 241728

Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1228 PM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 251200Z - 261200Z

NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST

### SUMMARY

Severe thunderstorms are not expected Friday.

Synopsis

A relatively benign mid-level flow pattern is forecast across much of the central US as a stacked upper low deepens off the east coast and a Pacific trough moves from WA/OR into the northern Rockies and southern Canada. Weak mid-level ridging will persist over the southern third of the CONUS as a broad and loosely organized extension of the Pacific trough moves northeastward over the Rockies and central High Plains. Mid-level flow aloft is forecast to remain weak over much of the CONUS.

A surface low will quickly deepen over the western Atlantic under the upper low supporting broad and cool low-level offshore flow for much of the East. To the west, the limited upper-level forcing will garner only modest ascent for surface lee troughing across the central and southern High Plains where an unseasonably moist air mass associated with remnant tropical/monsoon moisture will exist. Given PWATS of 1.5-2”, filtered diurnal heating should allow for weak destabilization (MLCAPE 500-1000 J/kg) Friday afternoon. Despite likely widespread shower and thunderstorm activity from the central Plains to the Southwest, lingering cloud cover, poor mid-level lapse rates, modest deep-layer vertical shear (20-30 kt) suggest little potential for organized storms. Episodic hail or damaging gusts cannot be ruled out from eastern NM into the TX Panhandle and far western OK where heating is likely to be more robust on the edge of the deeper tropospheric moisture. However, forecast confidence in organized severe storms remains low, and 5% probabilities will be withheld.

..Lyons.. 09/24/2026

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Outlook for Saturday, September 26

Outlook Summary

Isolated hail and damaging winds may accompany a few strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of the central and southern Plains Saturday.

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Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 241912

Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0212 PM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 261200Z - 271200Z

THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE…ACROSS WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND INTO CENTRAL KANSAS

### SUMMARY

Isolated hail and damaging winds may accompany a few strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of the central and southern Plains Saturday.

Synopsis

An upper low over the eastern US will remain in place as mid-level flow trends more zonal this weekend. Shortwave ridging over the western US should temporarily intensify ahead of a series of low-amplitude Pacific troughs approaching the coast. A subtle shortwave perturbation will move from the Rockies and across the central US with mid-level flow gradually turning northwesterly in its wake. Surface lee troughing and a weak cyclone should deepen over the central and southern High Plains amidst a moist monsoon/tropical air mass. Scattered thunderstorms with at least isolated severe potential are expected.

Central and southern Plains

Ahead of the weak low and lee trough, southerly low-level flow will aid in maintaining a moist air mass across much of TX/OK and KS. Diurnal heating and subtle surface confluence ahead of the trough should allow for weak to moderate destabilization through the afternoon. Two areas of thunderstorm initiation appear possible, along and ahead of the surface low in KS where mid-level flow is stronger (deep-layer shear of 30+ kt), and farther southwest along the lee trough into western OK and the east/southeastern TX Panhandle. Lingering clouds and showers in eastern KS cast some uncertainty on destabilization and the presence of surface-based storms farther north. Still, isolated hail would be possible with any storms near the surface low.

Despite somewhat weak flow aloft farther southwest, veering with height should yield 20-30 kts of effective bulk shear with modestly curved and elongated hodographs. Peak afternoon buoyancy of 1500-2000 J/kg along and east of the lee trough with temperatures in the 80s and upper 50s to low 60s F dewpoints will be capable of supporting strong updrafts. As such, a few organized multicells and transient supercells may develop and intensify along a narrow corridor through the afternoon. Modestly steep mid-level lapse rates and sufficient buoyancy may support an isolated severe wind/hail threat with the stronger/organized storms.

..Lyons.. 09/24/2026

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Outlook for Sunday, September 27

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Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

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Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Sunday, September 27 potential too low
Day 5 Monday, September 28 predictability too low
Day 6 Tuesday, September 29 predictability too low
Day 7 Wednesday, September 30 predictability too low
Day 8 Thursday, October 1 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 240826 SPC AC 240826

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0326 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 271200Z - 021200Z

DISCUSSION

A mid-level cutoff low will meander along the East Coast and will gradually depart the region early next week as a mid-level trough amplifies over the Rockies and impinges on the central U.S. Medium range guidance consensus varies in the morphology of the upper trough. The 00Z GFS features a rapidly progressing upper wave over the Plains to the OH Valley Days 5-7 (Monday-Wednesday), while the 00Z Euro shows a mid-level trough evolving into a cut-off low that meanders over the Plains through the week. Both scenarios result in an appreciably strong surface low developing over the central Plains sometime mid next week, accompanied by near 70 F surface dewpoints and a buoyancy/vertical shear overlap supportive of a severe threat. However, too much variability in guidance precludes the delineation of severe probabilities this outlook.

..Squitieri.. 09/24/2026

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Outlook for Monday, September 28

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Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Sunday, September 27 potential too low
Day 5 Monday, September 28 predictability too low
Day 6 Tuesday, September 29 predictability too low
Day 7 Wednesday, September 30 predictability too low
Day 8 Thursday, October 1 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 240826 SPC AC 240826

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0326 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 271200Z - 021200Z

DISCUSSION

A mid-level cutoff low will meander along the East Coast and will gradually depart the region early next week as a mid-level trough amplifies over the Rockies and impinges on the central U.S. Medium range guidance consensus varies in the morphology of the upper trough. The 00Z GFS features a rapidly progressing upper wave over the Plains to the OH Valley Days 5-7 (Monday-Wednesday), while the 00Z Euro shows a mid-level trough evolving into a cut-off low that meanders over the Plains through the week. Both scenarios result in an appreciably strong surface low developing over the central Plains sometime mid next week, accompanied by near 70 F surface dewpoints and a buoyancy/vertical shear overlap supportive of a severe threat. However, too much variability in guidance precludes the delineation of severe probabilities this outlook.

..Squitieri.. 09/24/2026

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Outlook for Tuesday, September 29

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any severe severe weather outlook for Tuesday, September 29

Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Sunday, September 27 potential too low
Day 5 Monday, September 28 predictability too low
Day 6 Tuesday, September 29 predictability too low
Day 7 Wednesday, September 30 predictability too low
Day 8 Thursday, October 1 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 240826 SPC AC 240826

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0326 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 271200Z - 021200Z

DISCUSSION

A mid-level cutoff low will meander along the East Coast and will gradually depart the region early next week as a mid-level trough amplifies over the Rockies and impinges on the central U.S. Medium range guidance consensus varies in the morphology of the upper trough. The 00Z GFS features a rapidly progressing upper wave over the Plains to the OH Valley Days 5-7 (Monday-Wednesday), while the 00Z Euro shows a mid-level trough evolving into a cut-off low that meanders over the Plains through the week. Both scenarios result in an appreciably strong surface low developing over the central Plains sometime mid next week, accompanied by near 70 F surface dewpoints and a buoyancy/vertical shear overlap supportive of a severe threat. However, too much variability in guidance precludes the delineation of severe probabilities this outlook.

..Squitieri.. 09/24/2026

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Outlook for Wednesday, September 30

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any severe severe weather outlook for Wednesday, September 30

Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Sunday, September 27 potential too low
Day 5 Monday, September 28 predictability too low
Day 6 Tuesday, September 29 predictability too low
Day 7 Wednesday, September 30 predictability too low
Day 8 Thursday, October 1 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 240826 SPC AC 240826

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0326 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 271200Z - 021200Z

DISCUSSION

A mid-level cutoff low will meander along the East Coast and will gradually depart the region early next week as a mid-level trough amplifies over the Rockies and impinges on the central U.S. Medium range guidance consensus varies in the morphology of the upper trough. The 00Z GFS features a rapidly progressing upper wave over the Plains to the OH Valley Days 5-7 (Monday-Wednesday), while the 00Z Euro shows a mid-level trough evolving into a cut-off low that meanders over the Plains through the week. Both scenarios result in an appreciably strong surface low developing over the central Plains sometime mid next week, accompanied by near 70 F surface dewpoints and a buoyancy/vertical shear overlap supportive of a severe threat. However, too much variability in guidance precludes the delineation of severe probabilities this outlook.

..Squitieri.. 09/24/2026

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Outlook for Thursday, October 1

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any severe severe weather outlook for Thursday, October  1

Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Sunday, September 27 potential too low
Day 5 Monday, September 28 predictability too low
Day 6 Tuesday, September 29 predictability too low
Day 7 Wednesday, September 30 predictability too low
Day 8 Thursday, October 1 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 240826 SPC AC 240826

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0326 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2026

Valid 271200Z - 021200Z

DISCUSSION

A mid-level cutoff low will meander along the East Coast and will gradually depart the region early next week as a mid-level trough amplifies over the Rockies and impinges on the central U.S. Medium range guidance consensus varies in the morphology of the upper trough. The 00Z GFS features a rapidly progressing upper wave over the Plains to the OH Valley Days 5-7 (Monday-Wednesday), while the 00Z Euro shows a mid-level trough evolving into a cut-off low that meanders over the Plains through the week. Both scenarios result in an appreciably strong surface low developing over the central Plains sometime mid next week, accompanied by near 70 F surface dewpoints and a buoyancy/vertical shear overlap supportive of a severe threat. However, too much variability in guidance precludes the delineation of severe probabilities this outlook.

..Squitieri.. 09/24/2026

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National Risk Overview

Thursday, September 24
TORNADO: low
HAIL: low
WIND: 5%
Friday, September 25
TORNADO: low
HAIL: low
WIND: low
Saturday, September 26
ANY SEVERE: 5%
Sunday, September 27
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Monday, September 28
ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
Tuesday, September 29
ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
Wednesday, September 30
ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
Thursday, October 1
ANY SEVERE: potential too low

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