Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0655 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026
Valid 180100Z - 181200Z
...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not forecast across the U.S. today or tonight.
...DISCUSSION...
A cyclonic flow pattern will remain in place over the central and
eastern U.S. this evening into tonight, as a shortwave mid-level
trough moves across the southern Plains. At the surface, a large
high pressure area will remain in place over the Great Plains and
Mississippi Valley. The pattern, along with a dry and cold airmass,
will limit thunderstorm potential across the nation through early
morning on Sunday.
..Broyles.. 01/18/2026
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