SPC 0830Z Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0230 AM CST Wed Jan 28 2026 Valid 301200Z - 311200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms appear unlikely Friday. ...Synopsis... Mid-level flow over the US will continue to amplify as persistent eastern troughing is bolstered by the arrival of a northern stream shortwave from Canada and a deepening southern stream wave over the Gulf Coast. As these systems merge, a strong upper low is excepted to develop across the Southern US deepening a surface low over the eastern Gulf and western Atlantic into early Saturday. At the same time, strong ridging aloft will build over the West supporting increasingly strong northwesterly flow. This will allow a strong cold front and Arctic high pressure to move out of southern Canada reinforcing offshore flow over the lower 48. As such, inland moisture return and the potential for thunderstorms appears unlikely. ..Lyons.. 01/28/2026
