Subj : DAY48SVR: Nws Storm Prediction Center Norman Ok To : wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu From : COD Weather Processor Date : Mon Jul 29 2024 08:28:03 ACUS48 KWNS 290827 SWOD48 SPC AC 290826 Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0326 AM CDT Mon Jul 29 2024 Valid 011200Z - 061200Z ....DISCUSSION... A mid-level trough, likely near the Upper Midwest Thursday morning, will slowly move east through the end of this week and the weekend as a large amplitude ridge builds over the western CONUS. This slow moving trough will be the primary feature associated with potential severe weather during the extended forecast period. On D4/Thu, a large cluster of storms will likely be ongoing in the western Great Lakes in response to the forcing from the mid-level trough and moderately strong isentropic ascent. A very moist airmass (mid 70s dewpoints) will likely remain on the southern/southwest extent of any ongoing convection. This will likely be the focus for potential severe weather threat across Illinois/Indiana/Ohio on Thursday. Strong instability will be present, however shear will be somewhat weak, except for portions of Illinois where mid-level flow will strengthen during the late afternoon/evening. There is still uncertainty regarding the timing and amplitude of this mid-level trough. Therefore, no severe weather probabilities will be added at this time. As the mid-level trough continues east on D5/Fri and into the weekend, moisture quality, and thus instability, is forecast to weaken. In addition, the slowing/deamplifying nature of the mid-level trough will result in weakening mid-level flow. Therefore, while some isolated/widely scattered severe weather threat may occur across portions of the eastern CONUS, a more organized severe weather threat appears unlikely. ...Bentley.. 07/29/2024 = = = To unsubscribe from WX-STORM and you already have a login, go to https://lists.illinois.edu and use the "Unsubscribe" link. Otherwise email Chris Novy at cnovy@cox.net and ask to be removed from WX-STORM. --- SBBSecho 3.20-Linux * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .