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Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1101 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

Valid 261630Z - 271200Z

...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON
OVER PORTIONS OF LOWER MICHIGAN...EASTERN INDIANA...AND WESTERN
OHIO....

...SUMMARY...
Damaging wind gusts are possible today over parts of the Lower
Michigan/southern Great Lakes region, and the eastern Gulf Coastal
Plain.

...FL Panhandle and Vicinity...
A surface cold front continues to sag southward across parts of AL
and the FL Panhandle.  Scattered thunderstorms are occurring along
the front (mainly offshore), with occasional updrafts showing some
organization.  It is expected that the bulk of this activity will
remain offshore due to widespread clouds and limited destabilization
inland.  However, there is some chance of a strong storm or two this
afternoon.  After dark, most model guidance suggest the frontal
convection will strengthen, with a continued risk of a few strong
storms into north FL.

...Lower MI/IN/Western OH...
A strong cold front is sweeping eastward into western IN late this
morning, and will move across Lower MI/IN/western OH through the
day.  Widespread clouds and meager low-level moisture ahead of the
front will limit destabilization, with forecast soundings suggesting
the convective layer may remain too shallow to support much
lightning.  Nevertheless, strong winds just above the surface
coupled with cold temperatures aloft may be sufficient for a few
strong storms later today, capable of damaging wind gusts.  The time
period of greatest concern should roughly be from 22-02z.

..Hart/Thornton.. 03/26/2024

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