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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 Saturday, October 31
Outlook Summary
Severe thunderstorms are not forecast across the U.S. today or tonight.
Outlook Images
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tornado low
wind low
hail low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 310553
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1253 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 311200Z - 011200Z
NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
### SUMMARY
Severe thunderstorms are not forecast across the U.S. today or tonight.
DISCUSSION
A mid-level shortwave trough will move across the central U.S. today, as southwesterly flow aloft remains in place over the West. At the surface, a large area of high pressure will remain in the eastern U.S. as a lee trough develops in the High Plains. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible today within a moist airmass in the lower Mississippi Valley. Additional storms will be possible in parts of the Intermountain West and Upper Midwest. Isolated to scattered storms could also form in parts of Arizona and over the southern Florida Peninsula. No severe threat is expected today or tonight across the continental U.S.
..Broyles/Weinman.. 10/31/2026
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NOTE: THE NEXT DAY 1 OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULED BY 1300Z
Outlook for Sunday, November 1
Outlook Summary
A few severe storms are anticipated from parts of central New Mexico into parts of western Texas late Sunday into Sunday night, with at least isolated damaging gusts possible.
Outlook Images
overview
tornado low
wind 5%
hail low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 310533
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1233 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 011200Z - 021200Z
THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM CENTRAL NEW MEXICO INTO THE TEXAS PANHANDLE
### SUMMARY
A few severe storms are anticipated from parts of central New Mexico into parts of western Texas late Sunday into Sunday night, with at least isolated damaging gusts possible.
Discussion
A deep upper trough and low will move quickly across the Great Basin, as a southern stream disturbance moves from northern Baja CA across AZ during the day and into NM overnight. At the surface, high pressure will exist over much of the East, with southerly surface winds increasing late in the day and into the overnight from the High Plains into the Rockies in advance of the phasing upper system.
Low pressure will deepen from WY into CO overnight, with a cold front moving into western NM late in the day. With the approaching upper trough, pre-frontal winds are likely to remain gusty over NM into the night which will keep the boundary layer a bit warmer/mixed. With 50s F dewpoints, instability should be sufficient for at least isolated severe storms as the cold front moves through. The RRFS soundings shows around 500 MLCAPE at KABQ between 00-02Z preceding the wind shift, with strong shear profiles including 55 kt effective shear and effective SRH over 200 m2/s2. Also depicted is a high reflectively line with various bowing structures within, possibly developing over west-central NM by 00Z. Locally severe gusts will be the most likely threat from central NM during the evening into eastern NM and the TX Panhandle overnight.
Depending on how organized any convective line becomes along the cold front, some QLCS-type tornado potential could materialize. Instability/time of day will be a limiting factor, but a low-end threat corridor may become more apparent in later updates.
..Jewell.. 10/31/2026
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NOTE: THE NEXT DAY 2 OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULED BY 1730Z
Outlook for Monday, November 2
Outlook Summary
Scattered severe storms may develop across parts of the central to southern Plains Monday from late afternoon into the evening, with damaging wind gusts the main threat.
Outlook Images
overview
any severe 15%
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 310727
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0227 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 021200Z - 031200Z
THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF NORTHERN TEXAS…AND FROM WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA INTO SOUTHEAST KANSAS
### SUMMARY
Scattered severe storms may develop across parts of the central to southern Plains Monday from late afternoon into the evening, with damaging wind gusts the main threat.
Discussion
On Monday, a large upper trough will cross the Rockies and move into the Plains, with the upper low moving from CO into KS. A leading wave will move out of the southern High Plains and into OK/KS during the day, while the secondary and stronger wave moves eastward out of northern NM.
At the surface, low pressure will be present over the central High Plains Monday morning, and this will deepen into NE by 00Z. A cold front will extend southwestward from the low, moving southward across CO and western KS during the day. Another front/dryline will extend south across central KS, western OK, and western TX through 00Z, and this boundary will push east overnight as the NM disturbance proceeds eastward.
While ample deep-layer shear and a broad fetch of 60s F dewpoints will exist over the central and southern Plains, surface heating will be limited over much of the area, and likely relegated to the dryline. Forecast soundings indicate a relatively cool but moist boundary layer east of the dryline during the day, with a minor capping inversion above 850 mb which should prevent warm sector storms away from the dryline/front.
It is therefore anticipated that the severe risk will begin near or just after 00Z over western OK and perhaps northwest TX, with increasing storm coverage through the evening as activity spreads across OK, eastern KS, and parts of northern TX. More isolated activity will also be possible along the dryline toward the Rio Grande.
Storms should initiate near the dryline/wind shift where upper 70s F temperatures are expected, reducing inhibition. Ample turning with height of the wind fields as well as up to a 50 kt low-level jet will support storm rotation, whether discrete or forming into a line. Instability will not be particularly strong, but sufficient to support wind damage, and perhaps a tornado risk between 00-06Z.
..Jewell.. 10/31/2026
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NOTE: THE NEXT DAY 3 OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULED BY 0830Z
Outlook for Tuesday, November 3
Outlook Images
any severe predictability too low
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:
- Predictability Too Low: This means that severe storms might be possible, but forecasters aren't confident enough about where or when they might occur. Think of it as the models showing different possibilities, like pieces of a puzzle that haven't come together yet.
- Potential Too Low: This means forecasters are fairly confident that widespread severe weather is NOT expected on that day. While isolated storms might still occur, the chance of reaching severe criteria across any given area is very low.
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Days Covered in this Outlook
| Day 4 | Tuesday, November 3 | predictability too low |
| Day 5 | Wednesday, November 4 | predictability too low |
| Day 6 | Thursday, November 5 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Friday, November 6 | potential too low |
| Day 8 | Saturday, November 7 | potential too low |
Detailed Outlook
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Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0307 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 031200Z - 081200Z
DISCUSSION
An amplified upper trough over the Plains will move toward the MS Valley on Tue/D4, with moderate southerly winds aloft from LA to the Upper Great Lakes. A moist air mass will exist ahead of a cold front which will move toward the lower to middle MS Valley, supporting rain and storms from the Sabine Valley during the afternoon, and into the TN Valley by Wed/D5 morning. This setup could favor isolated strong to severe storms, with locally strong wind gusts.
For Wed/D5 into Thu/D6, the system may take on more of a negative tilt, and moisture return will result in expanding precipitation across the Southeast as interacts with an antecedent surface ridge, which should minimize instability. Shear also looks to be marginal with mainly unidirectional out of the south aloft.
..Jewell.. 10/31/2026
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Outlook for Wednesday, November 4
Outlook Images
any severe predictability too low
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:
- Predictability Too Low: This means that severe storms might be possible, but forecasters aren't confident enough about where or when they might occur. Think of it as the models showing different possibilities, like pieces of a puzzle that haven't come together yet.
- Potential Too Low: This means forecasters are fairly confident that widespread severe weather is NOT expected on that day. While isolated storms might still occur, the chance of reaching severe criteria across any given area is very low.
If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.
Days Covered in this Outlook
| Day 4 | Tuesday, November 3 | predictability too low |
| Day 5 | Wednesday, November 4 | predictability too low |
| Day 6 | Thursday, November 5 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Friday, November 6 | potential too low |
| Day 8 | Saturday, November 7 | potential too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 310807 SPC AC 310807
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0307 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 031200Z - 081200Z
DISCUSSION
An amplified upper trough over the Plains will move toward the MS Valley on Tue/D4, with moderate southerly winds aloft from LA to the Upper Great Lakes. A moist air mass will exist ahead of a cold front which will move toward the lower to middle MS Valley, supporting rain and storms from the Sabine Valley during the afternoon, and into the TN Valley by Wed/D5 morning. This setup could favor isolated strong to severe storms, with locally strong wind gusts.
For Wed/D5 into Thu/D6, the system may take on more of a negative tilt, and moisture return will result in expanding precipitation across the Southeast as interacts with an antecedent surface ridge, which should minimize instability. Shear also looks to be marginal with mainly unidirectional out of the south aloft.
..Jewell.. 10/31/2026
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Outlook for Thursday, November 5
Outlook Images
any severe predictability too low
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:
- Predictability Too Low: This means that severe storms might be possible, but forecasters aren't confident enough about where or when they might occur. Think of it as the models showing different possibilities, like pieces of a puzzle that haven't come together yet.
- Potential Too Low: This means forecasters are fairly confident that widespread severe weather is NOT expected on that day. While isolated storms might still occur, the chance of reaching severe criteria across any given area is very low.
If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.
Days Covered in this Outlook
| Day 4 | Tuesday, November 3 | predictability too low |
| Day 5 | Wednesday, November 4 | predictability too low |
| Day 6 | Thursday, November 5 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Friday, November 6 | potential too low |
| Day 8 | Saturday, November 7 | potential too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 310807 SPC AC 310807
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0307 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 031200Z - 081200Z
DISCUSSION
An amplified upper trough over the Plains will move toward the MS Valley on Tue/D4, with moderate southerly winds aloft from LA to the Upper Great Lakes. A moist air mass will exist ahead of a cold front which will move toward the lower to middle MS Valley, supporting rain and storms from the Sabine Valley during the afternoon, and into the TN Valley by Wed/D5 morning. This setup could favor isolated strong to severe storms, with locally strong wind gusts.
For Wed/D5 into Thu/D6, the system may take on more of a negative tilt, and moisture return will result in expanding precipitation across the Southeast as interacts with an antecedent surface ridge, which should minimize instability. Shear also looks to be marginal with mainly unidirectional out of the south aloft.
..Jewell.. 10/31/2026
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Outlook for Friday, November 6
Outlook Images
any severe potential too low
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:
- Predictability Too Low: This means that severe storms might be possible, but forecasters aren't confident enough about where or when they might occur. Think of it as the models showing different possibilities, like pieces of a puzzle that haven't come together yet.
- Potential Too Low: This means forecasters are fairly confident that widespread severe weather is NOT expected on that day. While isolated storms might still occur, the chance of reaching severe criteria across any given area is very low.
If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.
Days Covered in this Outlook
| Day 4 | Tuesday, November 3 | predictability too low |
| Day 5 | Wednesday, November 4 | predictability too low |
| Day 6 | Thursday, November 5 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Friday, November 6 | potential too low |
| Day 8 | Saturday, November 7 | potential too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 310807 SPC AC 310807
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0307 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 031200Z - 081200Z
DISCUSSION
An amplified upper trough over the Plains will move toward the MS Valley on Tue/D4, with moderate southerly winds aloft from LA to the Upper Great Lakes. A moist air mass will exist ahead of a cold front which will move toward the lower to middle MS Valley, supporting rain and storms from the Sabine Valley during the afternoon, and into the TN Valley by Wed/D5 morning. This setup could favor isolated strong to severe storms, with locally strong wind gusts.
For Wed/D5 into Thu/D6, the system may take on more of a negative tilt, and moisture return will result in expanding precipitation across the Southeast as interacts with an antecedent surface ridge, which should minimize instability. Shear also looks to be marginal with mainly unidirectional out of the south aloft.
..Jewell.. 10/31/2026
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Outlook for Saturday, November 7
Outlook Images
any severe potential too low
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:
- Predictability Too Low: This means that severe storms might be possible, but forecasters aren't confident enough about where or when they might occur. Think of it as the models showing different possibilities, like pieces of a puzzle that haven't come together yet.
- Potential Too Low: This means forecasters are fairly confident that widespread severe weather is NOT expected on that day. While isolated storms might still occur, the chance of reaching severe criteria across any given area is very low.
If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.
Days Covered in this Outlook
| Day 4 | Tuesday, November 3 | predictability too low |
| Day 5 | Wednesday, November 4 | predictability too low |
| Day 6 | Thursday, November 5 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Friday, November 6 | potential too low |
| Day 8 | Saturday, November 7 | potential too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 310807 SPC AC 310807
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0307 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2026
Valid 031200Z - 081200Z
DISCUSSION
An amplified upper trough over the Plains will move toward the MS Valley on Tue/D4, with moderate southerly winds aloft from LA to the Upper Great Lakes. A moist air mass will exist ahead of a cold front which will move toward the lower to middle MS Valley, supporting rain and storms from the Sabine Valley during the afternoon, and into the TN Valley by Wed/D5 morning. This setup could favor isolated strong to severe storms, with locally strong wind gusts.
For Wed/D5 into Thu/D6, the system may take on more of a negative tilt, and moisture return will result in expanding precipitation across the Southeast as interacts with an antecedent surface ridge, which should minimize instability. Shear also looks to be marginal with mainly unidirectional out of the south aloft.
..Jewell.. 10/31/2026
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National Risk Overview
- Saturday, October 31
- TORNADO: low
- HAIL: low
- WIND: low
- Sunday, November 1
- TORNADO: low
- HAIL: low
- WIND: 5%
- Monday, November 2
- ANY SEVERE: 15%
- Tuesday, November 3
- ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
- Wednesday, November 4
- ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
- Thursday, November 5
- ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
- Friday, November 6
- ANY SEVERE: potential too low
- Saturday, November 7
- ANY SEVERE: potential too low
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