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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 Tuesday, October 6
Outlook Summary
Severe storms are unlikely today.
Outlook Images
overview
tornado low
wind low
hail low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 060432
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1132 PM CDT Mon Oct 05 2026
Valid 061200Z - 071200Z
NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
### SUMMARY
Severe storms are unlikely today.
Synopsis
A broad northwesterly upper flow regime will encompass most of the CONUS as a 500 mb jet maximum overspreads the northern Plains from the central Canadian provinces today. A surface trough will progress across the MS Valley in tandem with the mid-level speed maximum, with surface high pressure remaining in place east of the Appalachians and West of the Rockies. A relatively cool and stable airmass will overspread most of the CONUS and limit thunderstorm potential over most areas. The main exception will be the FL Peninsula, where 70s F surface dewpoints will reside ahead of a diffuse baroclinic boundary, promoting enough buoyancy (albeit marginal) to support scattered thunderstorm potential. Colder temperatures aloft accompanying subtle impulses across the eastern Great Basin/Central Rockies and the northern Great Lakes will encourage a few lightning flashes in these regions as well.
Central Florida Peninsula
A weak surface low is poised to develop along portions of the eastern Gulf and encourage locally backed surface winds across the central FL Peninsula. Strengthening/veering flow with height will yield modestly curved and elongated hodographs, but with marginal, thin CAPE profiles given very poor (5-5.5 C/km) mid-level lapse rates. A few storms may exhibit brief periods of transient low-level rotation offshore, but the threat for persistent, rotating updrafts reaching the shoreline appear too low for the introduction of severe probabilities this outlook.
..Squitieri/Wendt.. 10/06/2026
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Outlook for Wednesday, October 7
Outlook Summary
Severe storms are not expected on Wednesday.
Outlook Images
overview
tornado low
wind low
hail low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 060405
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1105 PM CDT Mon Oct 05 2026
Valid 071200Z - 081200Z
NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
### SUMMARY
Severe storms are not expected on Wednesday.
Northern Great Lakes
An upper low will move slowly toward James Bay, with a broad area of cyclonic flow aloft extending from the Upper MS Valley across the Great Lakes and into the Northeast. A backside speed max aloft will nose into MI late in the day, and toward the Lower Great Lakes into Thursday morning. Cool temperatures aloft north of the midlevel speed max and minimal moisture may yield a few weak thunderstorms late in the day over parts of the Upper Great Lakes.
Four Corners States
Cool midlevel temperatures will exist across the Four Corners states, east of the upper ridge axis over CA. Isolated general thunderstorms will be possible with day time heating in the weak flow regime. Locally strong gusts may occur during the peak heating hours.
NE
During the evening, a slight increase in low-level warm advection will occur over the Central Plains, and a few thunderstorms will be possible over NE overnight. Although cool aloft, available moisture will limit instability overall.
FL
High pressure will maintain stable surface conditions over the southern Plains and Southeast, the exception being the FL Peninsula where scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Instability and shear will not favor severe storms.
..Jewell.. 10/06/2026
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Outlook for Thursday, October 8
Outlook Summary
Severe storms are not expected on Thursday.
Outlook Images
overview
any severe low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 060509
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1209 AM CDT Tue Oct 06 2026
Valid 081200Z - 091200Z
NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
### SUMMARY
Severe storms are not expected on Thursday.
Synopsis
An upper low will move slowly into western Quebec on Thursday, with a broad area of cyclonic flow aloft from the northern Plains across the Great Lakes and into the Northeast. Low-topped convective showers may occur over parts of the upper Great Lakes by virtue of cold temperatures aloft.
To the south, high pressure will maintain dry conditions over much of the Southeast, the exception being FL where a moist air mass and daytime heating will support scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
To the west, isolated weak thunderstorms may occur during the afternoon over parts of the Four Corners states, and overnight from eastern NE into northwest MO. Here, moisture will be the limiting factor to any elevated hail chances.
..Jewell.. 10/06/2026
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Outlook for Friday, October 9
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 | Friday, October 9 | potential too low |
| Day 5 | Saturday, October 10 | 15% |
| Day 6 | Sunday, October 11 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Monday, October 12 | predictability too low |
| Day 8 | Tuesday, October 13 | predictability too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060812 SPC AC 060812
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0312 AM CDT Tue Oct 06 2026
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
A surface high will move from the OH Valley into the Northeast on Fri/D4 as an upper trough lifts out of the region and temporary upper ridging occurs. A stationary boundary is still forecast to be along the northern Gulf Coast at this time, and a weak midlevel wave will begin to form over TX. Meanwhile, a potential tropical cyclone may develop toward the central Gulf of America.
Low-level winds will begin to veer to a southeasterly direction along the Gulf Coast late Fri/D4 into Sat/D5, as the potential tropical cyclone evolves. NHC currently gives a high probability of this occurring. As such, an influx of rich moisture will develop out of the south, with a substantial rain shield and embedded thunderstorms likely along the northern Gulf Coast beginning Fri/D4 night. Initially, surface temperatures over land will remain cool due to precipitation and initial modification of the surface ridge air mass.
At this time, it appears Sat/D5 is the most likely time for the more substantial low-level warming to occur, with tropical yet sufficiently unstable profiles. Of particular note is how the developing shortwave trough over TX interacts with the tropical low. Some models indicate 40-45 kt midlevel winds, which would complement the strong low-level shear and favor low-topped supercells with tornado potential. The greatest threat area should be along the coastal counties given expected poor low-level lapse rates farther inland. Initial elevated convection may give way to an east-west zone of supercells as the coastal baroclinic zone moves inland. Some additional threat into Sun/D6 may exist as well.
For the period Mon/D7 into Tue/D8, models are now developing an amplified upper trough over the western CONUS. Low-level moistening will be most prominent later in the period, and could eventually result in a zone of strong to severe storm potential, however, predictability is quite low at this time.
..Jewell.. 10/06/2026
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Outlook for Saturday, October 10
Outlook Images
any severe 15%
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 | Friday, October 9 | potential too low |
| Day 5 | Saturday, October 10 | 15% |
| Day 6 | Sunday, October 11 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Monday, October 12 | predictability too low |
| Day 8 | Tuesday, October 13 | predictability too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060812 SPC AC 060812
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0312 AM CDT Tue Oct 06 2026
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
A surface high will move from the OH Valley into the Northeast on Fri/D4 as an upper trough lifts out of the region and temporary upper ridging occurs. A stationary boundary is still forecast to be along the northern Gulf Coast at this time, and a weak midlevel wave will begin to form over TX. Meanwhile, a potential tropical cyclone may develop toward the central Gulf of America.
Low-level winds will begin to veer to a southeasterly direction along the Gulf Coast late Fri/D4 into Sat/D5, as the potential tropical cyclone evolves. NHC currently gives a high probability of this occurring. As such, an influx of rich moisture will develop out of the south, with a substantial rain shield and embedded thunderstorms likely along the northern Gulf Coast beginning Fri/D4 night. Initially, surface temperatures over land will remain cool due to precipitation and initial modification of the surface ridge air mass.
At this time, it appears Sat/D5 is the most likely time for the more substantial low-level warming to occur, with tropical yet sufficiently unstable profiles. Of particular note is how the developing shortwave trough over TX interacts with the tropical low. Some models indicate 40-45 kt midlevel winds, which would complement the strong low-level shear and favor low-topped supercells with tornado potential. The greatest threat area should be along the coastal counties given expected poor low-level lapse rates farther inland. Initial elevated convection may give way to an east-west zone of supercells as the coastal baroclinic zone moves inland. Some additional threat into Sun/D6 may exist as well.
For the period Mon/D7 into Tue/D8, models are now developing an amplified upper trough over the western CONUS. Low-level moistening will be most prominent later in the period, and could eventually result in a zone of strong to severe storm potential, however, predictability is quite low at this time.
..Jewell.. 10/06/2026
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Outlook for Sunday, October 11
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 | Friday, October 9 | potential too low |
| Day 5 | Saturday, October 10 | 15% |
| Day 6 | Sunday, October 11 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Monday, October 12 | predictability too low |
| Day 8 | Tuesday, October 13 | predictability too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060812 SPC AC 060812
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0312 AM CDT Tue Oct 06 2026
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
A surface high will move from the OH Valley into the Northeast on Fri/D4 as an upper trough lifts out of the region and temporary upper ridging occurs. A stationary boundary is still forecast to be along the northern Gulf Coast at this time, and a weak midlevel wave will begin to form over TX. Meanwhile, a potential tropical cyclone may develop toward the central Gulf of America.
Low-level winds will begin to veer to a southeasterly direction along the Gulf Coast late Fri/D4 into Sat/D5, as the potential tropical cyclone evolves. NHC currently gives a high probability of this occurring. As such, an influx of rich moisture will develop out of the south, with a substantial rain shield and embedded thunderstorms likely along the northern Gulf Coast beginning Fri/D4 night. Initially, surface temperatures over land will remain cool due to precipitation and initial modification of the surface ridge air mass.
At this time, it appears Sat/D5 is the most likely time for the more substantial low-level warming to occur, with tropical yet sufficiently unstable profiles. Of particular note is how the developing shortwave trough over TX interacts with the tropical low. Some models indicate 40-45 kt midlevel winds, which would complement the strong low-level shear and favor low-topped supercells with tornado potential. The greatest threat area should be along the coastal counties given expected poor low-level lapse rates farther inland. Initial elevated convection may give way to an east-west zone of supercells as the coastal baroclinic zone moves inland. Some additional threat into Sun/D6 may exist as well.
For the period Mon/D7 into Tue/D8, models are now developing an amplified upper trough over the western CONUS. Low-level moistening will be most prominent later in the period, and could eventually result in a zone of strong to severe storm potential, however, predictability is quite low at this time.
..Jewell.. 10/06/2026
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Outlook for Monday, October 12
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 | Friday, October 9 | potential too low |
| Day 5 | Saturday, October 10 | 15% |
| Day 6 | Sunday, October 11 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Monday, October 12 | predictability too low |
| Day 8 | Tuesday, October 13 | predictability too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060812 SPC AC 060812
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0312 AM CDT Tue Oct 06 2026
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
A surface high will move from the OH Valley into the Northeast on Fri/D4 as an upper trough lifts out of the region and temporary upper ridging occurs. A stationary boundary is still forecast to be along the northern Gulf Coast at this time, and a weak midlevel wave will begin to form over TX. Meanwhile, a potential tropical cyclone may develop toward the central Gulf of America.
Low-level winds will begin to veer to a southeasterly direction along the Gulf Coast late Fri/D4 into Sat/D5, as the potential tropical cyclone evolves. NHC currently gives a high probability of this occurring. As such, an influx of rich moisture will develop out of the south, with a substantial rain shield and embedded thunderstorms likely along the northern Gulf Coast beginning Fri/D4 night. Initially, surface temperatures over land will remain cool due to precipitation and initial modification of the surface ridge air mass.
At this time, it appears Sat/D5 is the most likely time for the more substantial low-level warming to occur, with tropical yet sufficiently unstable profiles. Of particular note is how the developing shortwave trough over TX interacts with the tropical low. Some models indicate 40-45 kt midlevel winds, which would complement the strong low-level shear and favor low-topped supercells with tornado potential. The greatest threat area should be along the coastal counties given expected poor low-level lapse rates farther inland. Initial elevated convection may give way to an east-west zone of supercells as the coastal baroclinic zone moves inland. Some additional threat into Sun/D6 may exist as well.
For the period Mon/D7 into Tue/D8, models are now developing an amplified upper trough over the western CONUS. Low-level moistening will be most prominent later in the period, and could eventually result in a zone of strong to severe storm potential, however, predictability is quite low at this time.
..Jewell.. 10/06/2026
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Outlook for Tuesday, October 13
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 | Friday, October 9 | potential too low |
| Day 5 | Saturday, October 10 | 15% |
| Day 6 | Sunday, October 11 | predictability too low |
| Day 7 | Monday, October 12 | predictability too low |
| Day 8 | Tuesday, October 13 | predictability too low |
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060812 SPC AC 060812
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0312 AM CDT Tue Oct 06 2026
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
A surface high will move from the OH Valley into the Northeast on Fri/D4 as an upper trough lifts out of the region and temporary upper ridging occurs. A stationary boundary is still forecast to be along the northern Gulf Coast at this time, and a weak midlevel wave will begin to form over TX. Meanwhile, a potential tropical cyclone may develop toward the central Gulf of America.
Low-level winds will begin to veer to a southeasterly direction along the Gulf Coast late Fri/D4 into Sat/D5, as the potential tropical cyclone evolves. NHC currently gives a high probability of this occurring. As such, an influx of rich moisture will develop out of the south, with a substantial rain shield and embedded thunderstorms likely along the northern Gulf Coast beginning Fri/D4 night. Initially, surface temperatures over land will remain cool due to precipitation and initial modification of the surface ridge air mass.
At this time, it appears Sat/D5 is the most likely time for the more substantial low-level warming to occur, with tropical yet sufficiently unstable profiles. Of particular note is how the developing shortwave trough over TX interacts with the tropical low. Some models indicate 40-45 kt midlevel winds, which would complement the strong low-level shear and favor low-topped supercells with tornado potential. The greatest threat area should be along the coastal counties given expected poor low-level lapse rates farther inland. Initial elevated convection may give way to an east-west zone of supercells as the coastal baroclinic zone moves inland. Some additional threat into Sun/D6 may exist as well.
For the period Mon/D7 into Tue/D8, models are now developing an amplified upper trough over the western CONUS. Low-level moistening will be most prominent later in the period, and could eventually result in a zone of strong to severe storm potential, however, predictability is quite low at this time.
..Jewell.. 10/06/2026
CLICK TO GET WUUS48 PTSD48 PRODUCT
National Risk Overview
- Tuesday, October 6
- TORNADO: low
- HAIL: low
- WIND: low
- Wednesday, October 7
- TORNADO: low
- HAIL: low
- WIND: low
- Thursday, October 8
- ANY SEVERE: low
- Friday, October 9
- ANY SEVERE: potential too low
- Saturday, October 10
- ANY SEVERE: 15%
- Sunday, October 11
- ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
- Monday, October 12
- ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
- Tuesday, October 13
- ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
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