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Thursday, February 5, 2026

SPC Feb 5, 2026 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

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Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0615 AM CST Thu Feb 05 2026

Valid 051300Z - 061200Z

...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms are not forecast across the contiguous United States
through tonight.

...Synopsis...
Morning water-vapor imagery shows a mid- to upper-level trough
progressing east across the Southeast while a ridge resides over the
Interior West. A cold front will continue to push southeast across
the FL Peninsula today with cool/stable conditions accompanying high
pressure across the Southeast. Tranquil conditions will prevail
across the Lower 48 states.

..Smith/Jewell.. 02/05/2026


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