LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0628 PM CST Wed Feb 11 2026
Valid 120100Z - 121200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Severe thunderstorms are not expected.
...01z Update...
Center of upper low is drifting slowly south along the central CA
coast early this evening. The majority of convection has now shifted
into the Great Basin where isolated thunderstorms are currently
noted, primarily across northern NV into northern UT. This activity
is expected to gradually wane later this evening, driven in large
part due to a stabilizing boundary layer.
..Darrow.. 02/12/2026
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O'Hare International Airport KORD
(Arlington Heights South)
Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
(Arlington Heights North)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SPC Feb 12, 2026 0100 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)




















