LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1256 AM CDT Thu Oct 02 2025
Valid 021200Z - 031200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Severe thunderstorms are not expected across the continental U.S.
today or tonight.
...DISCUSSION...
At mid-levels, a ridge will build across the Great Plains today, as
a trough moves onto the West Coast. Scattered thunderstorms will be
possible this evening ahead of the trough across parts of the
Intermountain West. Thunderstorm development may also occur today
across Florida, and near an axis of low-level moisture over parts of
the Mississippi Valley. No severe threat is expected across the
continental U.S. today or tonight.
..Broyles/Moore.. 10/02/2025
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CONVECTIVE | TORNADO | WIND | HAIL
O'Hare International Airport KORD
(Arlington Heights South)
Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
(Arlington Heights North)
Thursday, October 2, 2025
SPC Oct 2, 2025 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SUNRISE AND SUNSET TIMES IN UTC (if you're not logged in to Google)
CHICAGO UTC-6 during CST (Central Standard Time, e.g., winter)
CHICAGO UTC-5 during CDT (Daylight Savings Time, e.g., summer)
CHICAGO UTC-6 during CST (Central Standard Time, e.g., winter)
CHICAGO UTC-5 during CDT (Daylight Savings Time, e.g., summer)




















