LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0130 PM CST Mon Feb 02 2026
Valid 022000Z - 031200Z
...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not expected across the U.S. through tonight.
...20Z Update...
No changes have been made to the ongoing forecast.
..Gleason.. 02/02/2026
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0930 AM CST Mon Feb 02 2026/
...Synopsis and Discussion...
Upper ridging will build over the West Coast states today, while
multiple mid-level shortwave troughs move east-southeastward across
the central/eastern CONUS. Even though modest low-level moisture
will return late tonight across parts of south/east TX towards the
ArkLaTex, generally stable and/or dry conditions will preclude
thunderstorms across the CONUS through the end of the period.
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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)
Monday, February 2, 2026
SPC Feb 2, 2026 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)




















