Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0134 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026
Valid 162000Z - 171200Z
...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not forecast today or tonight.
...20z Update...
No changes are needed to the current D1 Convective Outlook. See
previous discussion below for more info.
..Thornton.. 01/16/2026
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1021 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...Discussion...
A longwave trough will remain entrenched from the Rockies eastward,
with multiple shortwave troughs crossing the Upper Midwest and
Rockies. Surface high pressure across the Plains and prevalent cold
and/or stable conditions will considerably limit thunderstorm
potential, even near/ahead of a southeastward-moving front
approaching the Lower Mississippi Valley and middle Gulf Coast.
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