Subj : DAY1SVR: Day 1 Convective Outlook To : wx-storm@lists.illinois.edu From : COD Weather Processor Date : Sat Oct 26 2024 05:39:16 ACUS01 KWNS 260539 SWODY1 SPC AC 260537 Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1237 AM CDT Sat Oct 26 2024 Valid 261200Z - 271200Z ....NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ....SUMMARY... Little thunderstorm activity is forecast across the contiguous states; however, an isolated weak thunderstorm cannot be ruled out near the ArkLaTex, and across the southern Appalachians. ....Discussion... Large-scale pattern remains seasonally tranquil with mean upper ridging holding across the Rockies and a broader trough noted across the eastern US. This flow regime ensures richer moisture/instability will remain suppressed across lower latitudes as northwesterly flow aloft dominates much of the country east of the Rockies. Deep northwesterly flow will encourage a surface high to settle across the Midwest and the leading edge of this air mass will extend into the southern Appalachians-mid South-Arklatex. Latest model guidance suggests a surface front will arc from western NC-northern MS-northeast TX by 18z. Boundary-layer heating will be prominent across the southern Arklatex and from northern AL into SC. As a result, weak buoyancy will develop in both of these regions. With higher PWs noted along this corridor, forecast soundings suggest some potential for lightning discharge in the deepest updrafts. Even so, convection is expected to remain rather sparse, and likely concentrated in the afternoon into early-evening hours. ...Darrow/Lyons.. 10/26/2024 $$ = = = 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) .