LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0625 PM CST Fri Dec 05 2025
Valid 060100Z - 061200Z
...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorm potential is negligible tonight.
...01 Update...
Surface front has advanced across the northern FL Peninsula early
this evening. Weak convection is noted along/behind this boundary,
but the more robust updrafts are now offshore where isolated flashes
of lightning are noted off the GA Coast. Latest diagnostic data does
not appear particularly favorable for deep convection along the wind
shift tonight, and post frontal elevated buoyancy is expected to
remain quite weak. Current thinking is the primary risk for isolated
thunderstorms will be well off the GA/SC Coasts.
..Darrow.. 12/06/2025
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(Arlington Heights North)
Friday, December 5, 2025
SPC Dec 6, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC Dec 5, 2025 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0103 PM CST Fri Dec 05 2025
Valid 052000Z - 061200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms may occur this afternoon and evening across
the Southeast states, and over parts of the northern Rockies.
Added a small area of thunderstorm potential along the ID/MT border
for later this afternoon and evening. A strong shortwave trough and
associated mid/upper level jet max are digging southeastward into
the region. This will provide favorable large-scale ascent, while
forecast soundings show the potential for weak, elevated CAPE. This
may result in a few lightning flashes.
No changes were made to the southeast states, where scattered
thunderstorms will remain possible through the afternoon and
evening.
..Hart.. 12/05/2025
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1017 AM CST Fri Dec 05 2025/
...Synopsis...
A split upper-flow regime over the CONUS will continue through
tonight. Zonal, high momentum flow will extend from the base of a
trough/upper low near Baja California east-northeastward across the
Ark-La-Miss and through the Mid-Atlantic region. Visible-satellite
imagery and buoy/surface observations show a cold front draped from
the western part of the Gulf of America northeastward into the FL
Panhandle and far southern GA. Occasional weak elevated
thunderstorms are possible through the day north of the boundary
from the mouth of the MS River into southern GA. A small area for a
stronger thunderstorm may develop this afternoon from the FL Big
Bend into extreme southern GA immediately along and south of the
front. However, weak convergence and lack of appreciable forcing
for ascent near the boundary will likely constrain thunderstorm
activity to isolated coverage and limit intensity, despite some
diurnal increase in buoyancy and the presence of strong mid- to
upper flow.
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Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0103 PM CST Fri Dec 05 2025
Valid 052000Z - 061200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms may occur this afternoon and evening across
the Southeast states, and over parts of the northern Rockies.
Added a small area of thunderstorm potential along the ID/MT border
for later this afternoon and evening. A strong shortwave trough and
associated mid/upper level jet max are digging southeastward into
the region. This will provide favorable large-scale ascent, while
forecast soundings show the potential for weak, elevated CAPE. This
may result in a few lightning flashes.
No changes were made to the southeast states, where scattered
thunderstorms will remain possible through the afternoon and
evening.
..Hart.. 12/05/2025
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1017 AM CST Fri Dec 05 2025/
...Synopsis...
A split upper-flow regime over the CONUS will continue through
tonight. Zonal, high momentum flow will extend from the base of a
trough/upper low near Baja California east-northeastward across the
Ark-La-Miss and through the Mid-Atlantic region. Visible-satellite
imagery and buoy/surface observations show a cold front draped from
the western part of the Gulf of America northeastward into the FL
Panhandle and far southern GA. Occasional weak elevated
thunderstorms are possible through the day north of the boundary
from the mouth of the MS River into southern GA. A small area for a
stronger thunderstorm may develop this afternoon from the FL Big
Bend into extreme southern GA immediately along and south of the
front. However, weak convergence and lack of appreciable forcing
for ascent near the boundary will likely constrain thunderstorm
activity to isolated coverage and limit intensity, despite some
diurnal increase in buoyancy and the presence of strong mid- to
upper flow.
Read more CHECK UPDATE ZOOM GRAPHIC
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SPC Dec 5, 2025 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1017 AM CST Fri Dec 05 2025
Valid 051630Z - 061200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms may occur across parts of the Southeast
today, but severe thunderstorms are not expected.
...Synopsis...
A split upper-flow regime over the CONUS will continue through
tonight. Zonal, high momentum flow will extend from the base of a
trough/upper low near Baja California east-northeastward across the
Ark-La-Miss and through the Mid-Atlantic region. Visible-satellite
imagery and buoy/surface observations show a cold front draped from
the western part of the Gulf of America northeastward into the FL
Panhandle and far southern GA. Occasional weak elevated
thunderstorms are possible through the day north of the boundary
from the mouth of the MS River into southern GA. A small area for a
stronger thunderstorm may develop this afternoon from the FL Big
Bend into extreme southern GA immediately along and south of the
front. However, weak convergence and lack of appreciable forcing
for ascent near the boundary will likely constrain thunderstorm
activity to isolated coverage and limit intensity, despite some
diurnal increase in buoyancy and the presence of strong mid- to
upper flow.
..Smith/Wendt.. 12/05/2025
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Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1017 AM CST Fri Dec 05 2025
Valid 051630Z - 061200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms may occur across parts of the Southeast
today, but severe thunderstorms are not expected.
...Synopsis...
A split upper-flow regime over the CONUS will continue through
tonight. Zonal, high momentum flow will extend from the base of a
trough/upper low near Baja California east-northeastward across the
Ark-La-Miss and through the Mid-Atlantic region. Visible-satellite
imagery and buoy/surface observations show a cold front draped from
the western part of the Gulf of America northeastward into the FL
Panhandle and far southern GA. Occasional weak elevated
thunderstorms are possible through the day north of the boundary
from the mouth of the MS River into southern GA. A small area for a
stronger thunderstorm may develop this afternoon from the FL Big
Bend into extreme southern GA immediately along and south of the
front. However, weak convergence and lack of appreciable forcing
for ascent near the boundary will likely constrain thunderstorm
activity to isolated coverage and limit intensity, despite some
diurnal increase in buoyancy and the presence of strong mid- to
upper flow.
..Smith/Wendt.. 12/05/2025
Read more CHECK UPDATE ZOOM GRAPHIC
http://dlvr.it/TPfmy1
SPC Dec 5, 2025 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1120 PM CST Thu Dec 04 2025
Valid 051200Z - 061200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Southeast
today.
...Southeast...
Large-scale pattern is not expected to change appreciably over the
next 24hr as strong west-southwesterly flow will extend across the
Gulf States. Broad weak height falls are expected across much of the
central/eastern CONUS as the mean upper trough position should
remain centered over the MS Valley. Given this flow regime, surface
cold front over GA/AL/FL Panhandle is expected to advance slowly
into the northern FL Peninsula where it will encounter somewhat
higher moisture content. Even so, convection is expected to struggle
to develop ahead of the wind shift, so the primary concern for
lighting will be with post frontal elevated convection. Forecast
soundings do not exhibit appreciable instability across this region,
and the midlevel lapse rates are not particularly steep. At this
time it appears the risk of severe is too marginal to warrant severe
probabilities.
..Darrow/Thornton.. 12/05/2025
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Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1120 PM CST Thu Dec 04 2025
Valid 051200Z - 061200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Southeast
today.
...Southeast...
Large-scale pattern is not expected to change appreciably over the
next 24hr as strong west-southwesterly flow will extend across the
Gulf States. Broad weak height falls are expected across much of the
central/eastern CONUS as the mean upper trough position should
remain centered over the MS Valley. Given this flow regime, surface
cold front over GA/AL/FL Panhandle is expected to advance slowly
into the northern FL Peninsula where it will encounter somewhat
higher moisture content. Even so, convection is expected to struggle
to develop ahead of the wind shift, so the primary concern for
lighting will be with post frontal elevated convection. Forecast
soundings do not exhibit appreciable instability across this region,
and the midlevel lapse rates are not particularly steep. At this
time it appears the risk of severe is too marginal to warrant severe
probabilities.
..Darrow/Thornton.. 12/05/2025
Read more CHECK UPDATE ZOOM GRAPHIC
http://dlvr.it/TPf53w
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