LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1255 AM CDT Sun Mar 29 2026
Valid 291200Z - 301200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated non-severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening across parts of Arizona, far southern Louisiana and in south
Florida.
...DISCUSSION...
West-northwest mid-level flow will remain in place over much of the
U.S. today, as a cold front moves southward into the south Florida.
A few thunderstorms will be possible near the front this afternoon.
Isolated storms may also develop over parts of far southern
Louisiana, and in Arizona as a subtle shortwave trough approaches
from the southwest. No severe threat is forecast across the
continental U.S. today or tonight.
..Broyles/Squitieri.. 03/29/2026
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O'Hare International Airport KORD
(Arlington Heights South)
Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
(Arlington Heights North)
Sunday, March 29, 2026
SPC Mar 29, 2026 0600 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)




















