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ACUS01 KWNS 281620
SWODY1
SPC AC 281619

Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1119 AM CDT Tue Jul 28 2026

Valid 281630Z - 291200Z

...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM EAST
TENNESSEE INTO THE MID ATLANTIC REGION AND CAROLINAS...AND OVER
EASTERN COLORADO...

...SUMMARY...
Thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and a tornado threat are
expected today from parts of the Mid-Atlantic southward into the
Carolinas. A few severe wind gusts and hail may also occur this
afternoon and evening across parts of the central High Plains.

...East TN into central VA/NC...
Late morning thunderstorms persist over parts of this region, with
pockets of precip and clouds.  This will somewhat limit afternoon
heating across NC, but upstream heating and ample moisture should
spread eastward.  This will aid in the re-development of intense
thunderstorms later today across the mountains of east TN/KY into
southwest VA and western NC.  Forecast soundings show considerable
low and deep layer shear, favorable for supercell and bowing
structures.  Damaging winds are the main concern, but hail and a few
tornadoes are also possible if supercells are maintained.  These
storms will spread southeastward into central NC during the evening
with a continued damaging wind risk.

...Central VA into parts of PA/DE/NJ...
Persistent cloud cover is limiting daytime heating so far from
eastern PA eastward to the coast.  However, visible satellite
imagery shows some clearing developing from central PA into central
VA, where temperatures are climbing rapidly into the 80s.  This
trend will likely spread eastward and aid in the development of
scattered afternoon storms.  Relatively steep mid-level lapse rates
and sufficient winds aloft will promote damaging winds in the
strongest cores.  Occasional supercell structures could also result
in a tornado or two and/or hail.

...Eastern CO...
An upper ridge is centered over northern NM, with 20-30 knot
westerly flow over northern CO/southern WY.  Scattered thunderstorms
are expected to form over the mountains and foothills today,
spreading eastward into the plains by late afternoon.  Ample
moisture and moderate CAPE over the mountains, along with sufficient
vertical shear, may support hail in the strongest cells.  As the
activity moves eastward into a hot air mass, locally damaging winds
will become a risk.  This activity may spread into western NE/KS
this evening before weakening.

..Hart/Moore.. 07/28/2026

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