Severe Storm Outlook Narrative (AC)
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
661 ACUS03 KWNS 050639 SWODY3 SPC AC 050637 Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0137 AM CDT Sat Sep 05 2026 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PLAINS INTO WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...SUMMARY... Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern and central Plains into Minnesota on Monday. ...Nebraska into the Dakotas and Minnesota... An upper shortwave trough will eject east/northeast from the Intermountain West to the northern Plains on Monday. Strong mid/upper southwesterly flow will overspread the region ahead of the trough. At the surface, a low over eastern MT will develop northeast into the Canadian Prairies, and a trailing cold front will push east across portions of NE/SD/ND. A moist airmass will be in place ahead of the front, promoting areas of moderate instability. Vertically veering wind profiles, and strengthening midlevel southwesterly flow, will generate effective shear magnitudes greater than 35 kt, supporting organized thunderstorms. While cooling aloft will result in modestly steep lapse rates, warmer temperatures may linger around 850 mb, leading to capping concerns. Nevertheless, even elevated storms will pose a risk for hail, and depending on storm mode, strong wind gusts. ..Leitman.. 09/05/2026 $$