LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0736 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026
Valid 140100Z - 141200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms are possible early this evening from parts of
eastern Pennsylvania into far southern New York, and in
south-central Florida.
...DISCUSSION...
An upper-level trough will move through the eastern U.S tonight.
Ahead of the trough, isolated thunderstorms will be possible from
eastern Pennsylvania into far southern New York, as the left exit
region of a very strong mid-level jet passes. Isolated thunderstorms
will also be possible early this evening within a moist and unstable
airmass in south-central Florida. No severe threat is expected in
the U.S. through daybreak on Saturday.
..Broyles.. 03/14/2026
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O'Hare International Airport KORD
(Arlington Heights South)
Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
(Arlington Heights North)
Friday, March 13, 2026
SPC Mar 14, 2026 0100 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)




















