Severe Weather Outlook
National Severe Weather Outlook for the next week
Here you'll find all available severe weather outlooks on one page.
Overview of the threat for the next few days
Outlook for Tuesday, December 7
Outlook Summary
Severe thunderstorms are not forecast across the contiguous United States on Tuesday.
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overview
tornado low
wind low
hail low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 070510
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1110 PM CST Mon Dec 06 2021
Valid 071200Z - 081200Z
NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
### SUMMARY
Severe thunderstorms are not forecast across the contiguous United States on Tuesday.
Synopsis
A broad upper-level cyclonic flow regime will persist across much of the CONUS today and tonight. An embedded shortwave trough will migrate through larger-scale flow from TX/northeast Mexico toward the southeast U.S. coast by Wednesday morning. The upper pattern will remain bifurcated across the western U.S. as an upper low/trough develops southward offshore from the CA coast and an upper ridge over the northern Intermountain region pushes eastward and is replaced by a shortwave trough over the Pacific Northwest.
At the surface, post-frontal high pressure will encompass much of the eastern half of the CONUS, leading to mostly stable conditions and precluding a risk of severe thunderstorms. However, modest low/mid level warm advection will occur across the Southeast as the TX shortwave trough ejects eastward during the afternoon and into the overnight hours. Shallow elevated convection, bringing mainly rain showers is expected with this warm advection regime, but a few lightning flashes are possible from southern LA into SC with any deeper cores that develop given modest midlevel lapse rates and cold temperatures aloft.
..Leitman/Weinman.. 12/07/2021
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Outlook for Wednesday, December 8
Outlook Summary
Severe thunderstorms appear unlikely across the contiguous United States on Wednesday.
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overview
tornado low
wind low
hail low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 070532
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1132 PM CST Mon Dec 06 2021
Valid 081200Z - 091200Z
NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
### SUMMARY
Severe thunderstorms appear unlikely across the contiguous United States on Wednesday.
Synopsis and Discussion
Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will probably be ongoing at the start of the period across parts of the Southeast in a modest low-level warm advection regime. Due to a prior frontal intrusion into the northern Gulf of Mexico, the bulk of this morning convection is expected to remain elevated, with only weak MUCAPE forecast. As a large-scale upper trough progresses quickly eastward across the eastern CONUS through the day, these thunderstorms will likewise move off the Atlantic Coast. Latest guidance is in general agreement that modest low-level moisture will be in place across parts of north FL and southern GA ahead of a reinforcing cold front. Some potential for surface-based thunderstorms may exist across this region Wednesday afternoon. But, poor low-level convergence along the front as low/mid-level winds quickly veer to westerly and particularly poor mid-level lapse rates should tend to limit overall thunderstorm coverage and intensity.
..Gleason.. 12/07/2021
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NOTE: THE NEXT DAY 2 OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULED BY 1730Z
Outlook for Thursday, December 9
Outlook Summary
Severe thunderstorms appear unlikely across the contiguous United States on Thursday.
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overview
any severe low
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewSPC AC 070808
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0208 AM CST Tue Dec 07 2021
Valid 091200Z - 101200Z
NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
### SUMMARY
Severe thunderstorms appear unlikely across the contiguous United States on Thursday.
Synopsis and Discussion
Large-scale upper troughing is expected to amplify over the western CONUS on Thursday. A southern-stream shortwave trough initially just west of Baja California should move quickly northeastward over northern Mexico through the day. This feature is forecast to eventually reach the southern Plains late Thursday night into early Friday morning while being absorbed into the synoptic-scale upper trough over the western states. Robust lee cyclogenesis appears likely over the central High Plains through the period. A strong low-level mass response will transport rich low-level moisture from the Gulf of Mexico northward across central/east TX, the lower MS Valley, and Mid-South by the end of the period. Mainly elevated convection appears possible across this general region in the warm and moist low-level advection regime. MUCAPE is forecast to remain fairly muted owing to modest mid-level lapse rates, which should temper the overall severe potential with any thunderstorms that can develop on Thursday. Across the Pacific Northwest, isolated lightning flashes appear possible mainly along/near the WA/OR Coast with low-topped convection as cold mid-level temperatures associated with a progressive shortwave trough overspread this region.
..Gleason.. 12/07/2021
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NOTE: THE NEXT DAY 3 OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULED BY 0830Z
Outlook for Friday, December 10
Outlook Images
any severe low / uncertain
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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Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060920 SPC AC 060920
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0320 AM CST Mon Dec 06 2021
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
There is general consensus in medium-range guidance that an upper trough will amplify from Day 4/Thursday through Day 6/Saturday as it advances eastward across the western/central CONUS. Low-level moisture should return northward ahead of this feature across much of the lower/mid MS Valley into the parts of the TN/OH Valleys. Instability should gradually increase in this time frame across these regions ahead of a developing surface low and attendant cold front. Sufficient deep-layer shear ahead of the upper trough would support thunderstorm organization.
Some increase in the severe threat may be realized from late Day 5/Friday and continuing through Day 6/Saturday, mainly over parts of the lower MS Valley, TN Valley, and the Southeast where greater low-level moisture is forecast. Regardless, most guidance shows a positive tilt to the upper trough, and a large degree of front-parallel flow may tend to undercut convection that develops. This suggests that the overall severe threat may tend to remain more isolated/marginal, and a 15% severe area for either Day 5/Friday or Day 6/Saturday does not appear warranted at this time. As the upper trough and related surface features continue eastward on Day 7/Sunday, any lingering severe threat should move off the Atlantic Coast, with negligible severe potential across the CONUS thereafter.
..Gleason.. 12/06/2021
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Outlook for Saturday, December 11
Outlook Images
any severe low / uncertain
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.
If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060920 SPC AC 060920
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0320 AM CST Mon Dec 06 2021
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
There is general consensus in medium-range guidance that an upper trough will amplify from Day 4/Thursday through Day 6/Saturday as it advances eastward across the western/central CONUS. Low-level moisture should return northward ahead of this feature across much of the lower/mid MS Valley into the parts of the TN/OH Valleys. Instability should gradually increase in this time frame across these regions ahead of a developing surface low and attendant cold front. Sufficient deep-layer shear ahead of the upper trough would support thunderstorm organization.
Some increase in the severe threat may be realized from late Day 5/Friday and continuing through Day 6/Saturday, mainly over parts of the lower MS Valley, TN Valley, and the Southeast where greater low-level moisture is forecast. Regardless, most guidance shows a positive tilt to the upper trough, and a large degree of front-parallel flow may tend to undercut convection that develops. This suggests that the overall severe threat may tend to remain more isolated/marginal, and a 15% severe area for either Day 5/Friday or Day 6/Saturday does not appear warranted at this time. As the upper trough and related surface features continue eastward on Day 7/Sunday, any lingering severe threat should move off the Atlantic Coast, with negligible severe potential across the CONUS thereafter.
..Gleason.. 12/06/2021
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Outlook for Sunday, December 12
Outlook Images
any severe low / uncertain
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.
If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060920 SPC AC 060920
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0320 AM CST Mon Dec 06 2021
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
There is general consensus in medium-range guidance that an upper trough will amplify from Day 4/Thursday through Day 6/Saturday as it advances eastward across the western/central CONUS. Low-level moisture should return northward ahead of this feature across much of the lower/mid MS Valley into the parts of the TN/OH Valleys. Instability should gradually increase in this time frame across these regions ahead of a developing surface low and attendant cold front. Sufficient deep-layer shear ahead of the upper trough would support thunderstorm organization.
Some increase in the severe threat may be realized from late Day 5/Friday and continuing through Day 6/Saturday, mainly over parts of the lower MS Valley, TN Valley, and the Southeast where greater low-level moisture is forecast. Regardless, most guidance shows a positive tilt to the upper trough, and a large degree of front-parallel flow may tend to undercut convection that develops. This suggests that the overall severe threat may tend to remain more isolated/marginal, and a 15% severe area for either Day 5/Friday or Day 6/Saturday does not appear warranted at this time. As the upper trough and related surface features continue eastward on Day 7/Sunday, any lingering severe threat should move off the Atlantic Coast, with negligible severe potential across the CONUS thereafter.
..Gleason.. 12/06/2021
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Outlook for Monday, December 13
Outlook Images
any severe low / uncertain
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.
If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.
Detailed Outlook
← back to overviewZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 060920 SPC AC 060920
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0320 AM CST Mon Dec 06 2021
Valid 091200Z - 141200Z
DISCUSSION
There is general consensus in medium-range guidance that an upper trough will amplify from Day 4/Thursday through Day 6/Saturday as it advances eastward across the western/central CONUS. Low-level moisture should return northward ahead of this feature across much of the lower/mid MS Valley into the parts of the TN/OH Valleys. Instability should gradually increase in this time frame across these regions ahead of a developing surface low and attendant cold front. Sufficient deep-layer shear ahead of the upper trough would support thunderstorm organization.
Some increase in the severe threat may be realized from late Day 5/Friday and continuing through Day 6/Saturday, mainly over parts of the lower MS Valley, TN Valley, and the Southeast where greater low-level moisture is forecast. Regardless, most guidance shows a positive tilt to the upper trough, and a large degree of front-parallel flow may tend to undercut convection that develops. This suggests that the overall severe threat may tend to remain more isolated/marginal, and a 15% severe area for either Day 5/Friday or Day 6/Saturday does not appear warranted at this time. As the upper trough and related surface features continue eastward on Day 7/Sunday, any lingering severe threat should move off the Atlantic Coast, with negligible severe potential across the CONUS thereafter.
..Gleason.. 12/06/2021
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National Risk Overview
- Tuesday, December 7
- TORNADO: low
- HAIL: low
- WIND: low
- Wednesday, December 8
- TORNADO: low
- HAIL: low
- WIND: low
- Thursday, December 9
- ANY SEVERE: low
- Friday, December 10
- ANY SEVERE: low / uncertain
- Saturday, December 11
- ANY SEVERE: low / uncertain
- Sunday, December 12
- ANY SEVERE: low / uncertain
- Monday, December 13
- ANY SEVERE: low / uncertain
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