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National Severe Weather Outlook for the next week

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Overview of the threat for the next few days

Outlook for Wednesday, November 4

Outlook Summary

Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado will be possible across parts of the Southeast into the southern Appalachians.

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hail low

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Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 040534

Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1134 PM CST Tue Nov 03 2026

Valid 041200Z - 051200Z

THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS

### SUMMARY

Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado will be possible across parts of the Southeast into the southern Appalachians.

Southeast/Southern Appalachians

An upper-level trough will move eastward from the Ozarks into the lower Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Ahead of the trough, a warm front will move northward from the central Gulf Coast states into the southern Appalachians. Near the front, a cluster of strong storms is expected to develop in the morning from northeast Alabama into northwest Georgia. As the front moves eastward, a persistent confluence band is expected to setup from central Georgia northward into the southern Appalachians. Although abundant cloud cover will temper surface heating, RAP forecast soundings suggest that MLCAPE will peak in the 1000 to 1500 J/kg near the confluence band during the afternoon. This, combined with 0-6 km shear near 40 knots and 0-3 km storm-relative helicity around 200 m2/s2 could be enough for isolated severe gusts and/or a brief tornado. The threat is expected to decrease by early evening.

..Broyles/Weinman.. 11/04/2026

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Outlook for Thursday, November 5

Outlook Summary

Severe storms are unlikely on Thursday.

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Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 040628

Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1228 AM CST Wed Nov 04 2026

Valid 051200Z - 061200Z

NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST

### SUMMARY

Severe storms are unlikely on Thursday.

Synopsis

A broad zone of moderate southwest winds aloft will extend from TX across the OH/TN Valleys and into the Northeast on Thursday with the primary speed max aloft moving toward the Lower Great Lakes by evening. The surface low will translate into western Quebec, with weak surface winds over much of the eastern states. However, dewpoints in the 60s F will extend as far north as southern New England by Friday morning. Elevated thunderstorm chances will increase overnight from NC into NJ as the upper trough nears and surface pressures fall into early Friday morning.

Elsewhere, a southern vorticity max will move across OK near the tail end of the larger-scale eastern trough. Strong cooling aloft will support elevated instability, with a few thunderstorms during the day. Late-night elevated thunderstorms may also occur over Deep South TX, as a cold front undercuts a moist air mass.

..Jewell.. 11/04/2026

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Outlook for Friday, November 6

Outlook Summary

A few strong storms are possible Friday over parts of eastern North Carolina and Virginia.

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Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 040825

Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0225 AM CST Wed Nov 04 2026

Valid 061200Z - 071200Z

NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST

### SUMMARY

A few strong storms are possible Friday over parts of eastern North Carolina and Virginia.

Discussion

On Friday, the southern lobe of the eastern trough will move rapidly east from the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys and into the Mid Atlantic by afternoon, with strong cooling aloft and increasing midlevel winds over 60 kt. A surface trough will deepen a bit during the day over the eastern Carolinas and Virginia, where mid 60s F dewpoints will be in place.

Early day rain and thunderstorms will be possible, which may mitigate destabilization somewhat. However, at least some diurnal surface heating may occur upstream/south, with gradual warming and further destabilization during the day via advection. Increasing large-scale lift may support renewed development along the effective outflow/baroclinic zone. Given increasing mean wind fields aloft and favorable deep-layer shear, at least isolated damaging gusts may occur.

Given the ongoing early day rain and some model discrepancy as to effective frontal position, will defer possible low severe probabilities to later updates.

..Jewell.. 11/04/2026

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NOTE: THE NEXT DAY 3 OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULED BY 1930Z

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Outlook for Saturday, November 7

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Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

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Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Saturday, November 7 potential too low
Day 5 Sunday, November 8 potential too low
Day 6 Monday, November 9 potential too low
Day 7 Tuesday, November 10 potential too low
Day 8 Wednesday, November 11 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 040918 SPC AC 040918

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0318 AM CST Wed Nov 04 2026

Valid 071200Z - 121200Z

DISCUSSION

For the Sat/D4 through Wed/D8 period, thunderstorm potential will be minimal across the U.S. due to a lack of instability. An upper trough will exit the eastern U.S. on Sat/D4, with high pressure over most of the CONUS. Multiple shortwave troughs are forecast to dig southeastward across eastern Canada and into the northeastern states, maintaining a cool and stable pattern. Any appreciable instability will remain offshore, with little if any severe potential expected.

..Jewell.. 11/04/2026

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Outlook for Sunday, November 8

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Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Saturday, November 7 potential too low
Day 5 Sunday, November 8 potential too low
Day 6 Monday, November 9 potential too low
Day 7 Tuesday, November 10 potential too low
Day 8 Wednesday, November 11 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 040918 SPC AC 040918

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0318 AM CST Wed Nov 04 2026

Valid 071200Z - 121200Z

DISCUSSION

For the Sat/D4 through Wed/D8 period, thunderstorm potential will be minimal across the U.S. due to a lack of instability. An upper trough will exit the eastern U.S. on Sat/D4, with high pressure over most of the CONUS. Multiple shortwave troughs are forecast to dig southeastward across eastern Canada and into the northeastern states, maintaining a cool and stable pattern. Any appreciable instability will remain offshore, with little if any severe potential expected.

..Jewell.. 11/04/2026

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Outlook for Monday, November 9

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Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Saturday, November 7 potential too low
Day 5 Sunday, November 8 potential too low
Day 6 Monday, November 9 potential too low
Day 7 Tuesday, November 10 potential too low
Day 8 Wednesday, November 11 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 040918 SPC AC 040918

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0318 AM CST Wed Nov 04 2026

Valid 071200Z - 121200Z

DISCUSSION

For the Sat/D4 through Wed/D8 period, thunderstorm potential will be minimal across the U.S. due to a lack of instability. An upper trough will exit the eastern U.S. on Sat/D4, with high pressure over most of the CONUS. Multiple shortwave troughs are forecast to dig southeastward across eastern Canada and into the northeastern states, maintaining a cool and stable pattern. Any appreciable instability will remain offshore, with little if any severe potential expected.

..Jewell.. 11/04/2026

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Outlook for Tuesday, November 10

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Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Saturday, November 7 potential too low
Day 5 Sunday, November 8 potential too low
Day 6 Monday, November 9 potential too low
Day 7 Tuesday, November 10 potential too low
Day 8 Wednesday, November 11 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 040918 SPC AC 040918

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0318 AM CST Wed Nov 04 2026

Valid 071200Z - 121200Z

DISCUSSION

For the Sat/D4 through Wed/D8 period, thunderstorm potential will be minimal across the U.S. due to a lack of instability. An upper trough will exit the eastern U.S. on Sat/D4, with high pressure over most of the CONUS. Multiple shortwave troughs are forecast to dig southeastward across eastern Canada and into the northeastern states, maintaining a cool and stable pattern. Any appreciable instability will remain offshore, with little if any severe potential expected.

..Jewell.. 11/04/2026

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Outlook for Wednesday, November 11

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Note on Medium Range Outlooks

You are looking at an outlook that is part of the medium range forecast (the outlook for days 4-8). The most important thing to note is that lack of a risk does not mean zero risk. Generally speaking, confidence has to be pretty high for the Storm Prediction Center to have an outlook area this far into the future.

When no specific risk areas are shown, you might see one of these phrases:

If you bookmark this page, it will continue to update with each new outlook that is issued.

Days Covered in this Outlook

Day 4 Saturday, November 7 potential too low
Day 5 Sunday, November 8 potential too low
Day 6 Monday, November 9 potential too low
Day 7 Tuesday, November 10 potential too low
Day 8 Wednesday, November 11 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 040918 SPC AC 040918

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0318 AM CST Wed Nov 04 2026

Valid 071200Z - 121200Z

DISCUSSION

For the Sat/D4 through Wed/D8 period, thunderstorm potential will be minimal across the U.S. due to a lack of instability. An upper trough will exit the eastern U.S. on Sat/D4, with high pressure over most of the CONUS. Multiple shortwave troughs are forecast to dig southeastward across eastern Canada and into the northeastern states, maintaining a cool and stable pattern. Any appreciable instability will remain offshore, with little if any severe potential expected.

..Jewell.. 11/04/2026

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National Risk Overview

Wednesday, November 4
TORNADO: 2%
HAIL: low
WIND: 5%
Thursday, November 5
TORNADO: low
HAIL: low
WIND: low
Friday, November 6
ANY SEVERE: low
Saturday, November 7
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Sunday, November 8
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Monday, November 9
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Tuesday, November 10
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Wednesday, November 11
ANY SEVERE: potential too low

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