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ACUS01 KWNS 060043

SWODY1

SPC AC 060042



Day 1 Convective Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0742 PM CDT Fri Apr 05 2024



Valid 060100Z - 061200Z



...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...



...SUMMARY...

Severe-thunderstorm potential appears low for the remainder of

tonight.



...Southwest/south-central MT...

A few strong storms are ongoing this evening across parts of

southwest into south-central MT, in the vicinity of an east-west

oriented surface front. Steep lapse rates are supporting MLCAPE near

500 J/kg, though this should tend to diminish with time (along with

an increase in MLCINH) as nocturnal cooling commences and the

strongest remaining storms eventually move well north of the front.

A short-term threat for winds of 50-60 mph and at least small hail

may persist into mid evening before a more definitive weakening

trend begins. 



...Parts of central/southern CA...

Low-topped convection will persist across parts of central/southern

CA through the evening, supported by steep lapse rates and cold

temperatures aloft (with 500 mb temperatures around -30C noted on

00Z OAK and VBG soundings). Small hail and gusty winds could

continue to accompany the strongest convection before storm coverage

diminishes later tonight.



..Dean.. 04/06/2024



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