LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0746 PM CDT Sun Mar 29 2026
Valid 300100Z - 301200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated non-severe thunderstorms remain possible this evening into
tonight across parts of Arizona, far southern Louisiana and in south
Florida.
...DISCUSSION...
West-northwesterly mid-level flow will be in place across much of
the central and eastern U.S. tonight. At the surface, a moist
airmass will remain along the Gulf Coast. Isolated thunderstorms
will be possible in south Florida and in far southern Louisiana this
evening into tonight. Additional thunderstorms will be possible in
parts of southern and central Arizona this evening into tonight, in
association with a passing mid-level shortwave trough. No severe
threat is forecast across the continental U.S. through tonight.
..Broyles.. 03/30/2026
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(Arlington Heights North)
Sunday, March 29, 2026
SPC Mar 30, 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)




















