Severe Storm Outlook Narrative (AC)
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
717 ACUS03 KWNS 241920 SWODY3 SPC AC 241919 Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0219 PM CDT Sat Oct 24 2026 Valid 261200Z - 271200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorm potential is expected to be low on Monday. ...Synopsis... A midlevel low now over the lower CO River Valley will eject east-northeastward Monday across KS/NE to IA/MN. A few thunderstorms will be possible along an associated baroclinic zone from the central Plains into the southern High Plains. Relatively larger buoyancy/steeper lapse rates and marginal deep-layer vertical shear are expected in the vicinity of far west TX, though confidence is too low to add an outlook area for isolated large hail at this time. Otherwise, an upstream shortwave trough will progress inland from OR to ID, where isolated lightning flashes will be possible with low-topped convection closer to the OR coast. Farther inland, there is some potential for isolated flashes as far east as ID during the afternoon/evening, but the magnitude of buoyancy is questionable enough to preclude an outlook area. Isolated thunderstorms may also occur with returning moisture to the middle and lower TX coast, and along the southeast FL coast on the western periphery of a closed low over the Bahamas. ..Thompson.. 10/24/2026 $$