LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0123 PM CST Sun Dec 21 2025
Valid 212000Z - 221200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Severe thunderstorms are not expected today.
...20z Update...
No changes are needed to the D1 Convective Outlook. See previous
discussion below.
..Thornton.. 12/21/2025
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0957 AM CST Sun Dec 21 2025/
Thunderstorm potential will be limited across the CONUS. Strong
onshore flow and cold temperatures aloft will pose a risk of a few
lightning flashes today and tonight over portions of the WA/OR coast
and parts of northern CA. Low-level warm advection and an
approaching cold front could result in isolated thunderstorms this
afternoon over parts of southern LA/MS, and late tonight over south
TX. No severe storms are anticipated today.
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MOBILE DEVICE? Turn sideways. Weather conditions directly above are near Lakefront. Top tabs refer to O'Hare (official).
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CONVECTIVE | TORNADO | WIND | HAIL
O'Hare International Airport KORD
(Arlington Heights South)
Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
(Arlington Heights North)
Sunday, December 21, 2025
SPC Dec 21, 2025 2000 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)




















