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Sunday, April 19, 2026

SPC Apr 19, 2026 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

LIVE MAP (ABOVE) ... SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook


Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1217 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

Valid 191200Z - 201200Z

...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Severe thunderstorms are not forecast today.

...Synopsis...
A large upper trough extending from the Great Lakes into the OH and
TN Valleys will move into the northeastern US today, with a weak
upper ridge across the Rockies. This pattern will favor high
pressure over the central and eastern states, stable conditions and
minimal thunderstorm activity. A cold front associated the eastern
trough will be well off the East Coast by midday, with drying
offshore flow. Minimal instability may yield isolated thunderstorms
over eastern Florida, or perhaps across the Rio Grande Valley where
elevated moisture and weak instability will remain atop the surface
cool layer. In any case, severe storms are not forecast.

..Jewell/Moore.. 04/19/2026


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