SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1019 AM CST Thu Jan 01 2026 Valid 011630Z - 021200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are not expected today or tonight. ...California... A shortwave trough will continue to move inland along coastal north-central California early today, and toward the Sierra and other parts of Nevada late this afternoon into tonight. With minimal buoyancy noted in 12z observed soundings, convective potential will further diminish across far southern California coastal areas today via frontal passage. More immediately preceding the aforementioned shortwave trough, potential for a few low-topped thunderstorms will exist through the afternoon across the central Valley. ..Guyer/Wendt.. 01/01/2026
