LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1047 AM CDT Wed Oct 08 2025
Valid 081630Z - 091200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
The risk for organized severe thunderstorms is low today and
tonight.
...Synopsis...
A large upper trough is currently over the Great Lakes region. This
trough will move into New England tonight as a broad upper ridge
becomes established over much of the central/southern CONUS.
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible across the southwest
states, south TX, and much of the southeastern US. There might be a
strong storm or two with gusty winds or hail in west-central NM this
afternoon, but in general the convective activity is expected to
remain below severe limits.
..Hart/Grams.. 10/08/2025
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O'Hare International Airport KORD
(Arlington Heights South)
Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
(Arlington Heights North)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
SPC Oct 8, 2025 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
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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)




















