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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

Monday, December 8
Tuesday, December 9
Wednesday, December 10
Thursday, December 11
Friday, December 12
Saturday, December 13
Sunday, December 14
Monday, December 15

Outlook for Monday, December 8

Outlook Summary

Severe-storm potential appears negligible today through tonight.

Outlook Images

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tornado low

wind low

hail low

Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 080516

Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1116 PM CST Sun Dec 07 2025

Valid 081200Z - 091200Z

NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST

### SUMMARY

Severe-storm potential appears negligible today through tonight.

South FL

With a broad upper trough remaining anchored across the East, an embedded shortwave impulse will progress across the southern Appalachians to coastal VA/NC by evening. A surface cold front will sag south across the remainder of the FL Peninsula. In the wake of decaying morning convection, adequate boundary-layer heating will be necessary for redevelopment of midday to afternoon storms along the front. Large-scale ascent, outside of low-level convergence attendant to the front, appears nebulous with the region well-removed from influence of the VA/NC impulse. This combined with persistently weak mid-level lapse rates should limit convective vigor. But a locally strong gust or two might occur until the front progresses into the FL Straits.

..Grams/Thornton.. 12/08/2025

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Outlook for Tuesday, December 9

Outlook Summary

The risk for thunderstorms appears negligible across the U.S Tuesday through Tuesday night.

Outlook Images

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tornado low

wind low

hail low

Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 080501

Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1101 PM CST Sun Dec 07 2025

Valid 091200Z - 101200Z

NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST

### SUMMARY

The risk for thunderstorms appears negligible across the U.S Tuesday through Tuesday night.

Discussion

While a blocking high to the north of the Aleutians may undergo at least some short-lived suppression, models indicate that a downstream high may become a bit more prominent across the southern mid- to subtropical latitudes of the eastern Pacific during this period. As this occurs, a belt of strong anticyclonic flow is likely to be maintained across much of the eastern mid-latitude Pacific through the northern U.S. intermountain region and Rockies.

One of a number of short wave perturbations progressing through this jet is forecast to emerge and contribute to amplifying mid-level troughing as it digs across the northern Great Plains through Upper Midwest, accompanied by a rapidly migrating surface cyclone into the upper Great Lakes by late Tuesday night. It appears that this will be trailed by a gradually consolidating and increasingly significant surface cold intrusion.

A notable preceding surface front may remain a focus for thunderstorm development near and south-southeast of the Florida Straits Tuesday into Tuesday night. The trailing flank of this front is forecast to weaken across the southwestern Gulf Basin, and some Gulf boundary-layer modification may commence to the north. However, this is likely to remain rather modest, and an initial low-level offshore flow across the Gulf Coast, veering to an increasing westerly component by Tuesday night, will tend to inhibit inland moistening.

..Kerr.. 12/08/2025

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Outlook for Wednesday, December 10

Outlook Summary

The risk for thunderstorms appears negligible across the U.S. Wednesday through Wednesday night.

Outlook Images

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any severe low

Detailed Outlook

SPC AC 080727

Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0127 AM CST Mon Dec 08 2025

Valid 101200Z - 111200Z

NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST

### SUMMARY

The risk for thunderstorms appears negligible across the U.S. Wednesday through Wednesday night.

Discussion

Models indicate that an increasingly prominent high may build once again across and north of the Aleutians vicinity, but it appears that there will be little change to the downstream flow across the mid-latitude eastern Pacific into western North America, through at least this period. Downstream, there is substantive spread in the model output concerning the subsequent evolution of short wave troughing initially digging across the Midwest at the outset of the period, and another notable perturbation digging toward the Great Lakes region, after emerging from the southern Hudson Bay vicinity. Regardless, larger-scale mid/upper troughing to the east of the Rockies will be reinforced, and related surface developments are not likely to promote a southerly return flow off the Gulf Basin, where boundary-layer modification in the wake of the prior front will only be gradually underway.

..Kerr.. 12/08/2025

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Outlook for Thursday, December 11

Outlook Images

any severe potential too low

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 Thursday, December 11 potential too low
Day 5 Friday, December 12 potential too low
Day 6 Saturday, December 13 potential too low
Day 7 Sunday, December 14 potential too low
Day 8 Monday, December 15 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 080925 SPC AC 080925

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0325 AM CST Mon Dec 08 2025

Valid 111200Z - 161200Z

DISCUSSION

Downstream of a prominent blocking high, which may be maintained near/north of the Aleutians vicinity through this period, latest medium-range output suggests that flow across the mid-latitude Pacific through North America may trend less amplified by next weekend into early next week. Relatedly, guidance is becoming more unclear how impactful cold air, initially building to the lee of the Canadian/northern U.S. Rockies by late this week, will be in terms of drying across the northern Gulf Basin, as it noses south/southeastward in one or two surges through the remainder of the period.

It now appears at least a bit more of a possibility that a weak to modest elevated, if not boundary-layer based, Gulf moisture return could occur on a developing southerly return flow, across parts of the northwestern Gulf coast into southern Great Plains next weekend into early next week. This could promote destabilization supportive of a risk for thunderstorm development. However, with surface cyclogenesis appearing unlikely to the lee of the southern Rockies, the potential for severe weather appears low in the presence of limited large-scale forcing for ascent and vertical shear.

..Kerr.. 12/08/2025

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Outlook for Friday, December 12

Outlook Images

any severe potential too low

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 Thursday, December 11 potential too low
Day 5 Friday, December 12 potential too low
Day 6 Saturday, December 13 potential too low
Day 7 Sunday, December 14 potential too low
Day 8 Monday, December 15 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 080925 SPC AC 080925

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0325 AM CST Mon Dec 08 2025

Valid 111200Z - 161200Z

DISCUSSION

Downstream of a prominent blocking high, which may be maintained near/north of the Aleutians vicinity through this period, latest medium-range output suggests that flow across the mid-latitude Pacific through North America may trend less amplified by next weekend into early next week. Relatedly, guidance is becoming more unclear how impactful cold air, initially building to the lee of the Canadian/northern U.S. Rockies by late this week, will be in terms of drying across the northern Gulf Basin, as it noses south/southeastward in one or two surges through the remainder of the period.

It now appears at least a bit more of a possibility that a weak to modest elevated, if not boundary-layer based, Gulf moisture return could occur on a developing southerly return flow, across parts of the northwestern Gulf coast into southern Great Plains next weekend into early next week. This could promote destabilization supportive of a risk for thunderstorm development. However, with surface cyclogenesis appearing unlikely to the lee of the southern Rockies, the potential for severe weather appears low in the presence of limited large-scale forcing for ascent and vertical shear.

..Kerr.. 12/08/2025

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Outlook for Saturday, December 13

Outlook Images

any severe potential too low

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 Thursday, December 11 potential too low
Day 5 Friday, December 12 potential too low
Day 6 Saturday, December 13 potential too low
Day 7 Sunday, December 14 potential too low
Day 8 Monday, December 15 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 080925 SPC AC 080925

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0325 AM CST Mon Dec 08 2025

Valid 111200Z - 161200Z

DISCUSSION

Downstream of a prominent blocking high, which may be maintained near/north of the Aleutians vicinity through this period, latest medium-range output suggests that flow across the mid-latitude Pacific through North America may trend less amplified by next weekend into early next week. Relatedly, guidance is becoming more unclear how impactful cold air, initially building to the lee of the Canadian/northern U.S. Rockies by late this week, will be in terms of drying across the northern Gulf Basin, as it noses south/southeastward in one or two surges through the remainder of the period.

It now appears at least a bit more of a possibility that a weak to modest elevated, if not boundary-layer based, Gulf moisture return could occur on a developing southerly return flow, across parts of the northwestern Gulf coast into southern Great Plains next weekend into early next week. This could promote destabilization supportive of a risk for thunderstorm development. However, with surface cyclogenesis appearing unlikely to the lee of the southern Rockies, the potential for severe weather appears low in the presence of limited large-scale forcing for ascent and vertical shear.

..Kerr.. 12/08/2025

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Outlook for Sunday, December 14

Outlook Images

any severe potential too low

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 Thursday, December 11 potential too low
Day 5 Friday, December 12 potential too low
Day 6 Saturday, December 13 potential too low
Day 7 Sunday, December 14 potential too low
Day 8 Monday, December 15 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 080925 SPC AC 080925

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0325 AM CST Mon Dec 08 2025

Valid 111200Z - 161200Z

DISCUSSION

Downstream of a prominent blocking high, which may be maintained near/north of the Aleutians vicinity through this period, latest medium-range output suggests that flow across the mid-latitude Pacific through North America may trend less amplified by next weekend into early next week. Relatedly, guidance is becoming more unclear how impactful cold air, initially building to the lee of the Canadian/northern U.S. Rockies by late this week, will be in terms of drying across the northern Gulf Basin, as it noses south/southeastward in one or two surges through the remainder of the period.

It now appears at least a bit more of a possibility that a weak to modest elevated, if not boundary-layer based, Gulf moisture return could occur on a developing southerly return flow, across parts of the northwestern Gulf coast into southern Great Plains next weekend into early next week. This could promote destabilization supportive of a risk for thunderstorm development. However, with surface cyclogenesis appearing unlikely to the lee of the southern Rockies, the potential for severe weather appears low in the presence of limited large-scale forcing for ascent and vertical shear.

..Kerr.. 12/08/2025

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Outlook for Monday, December 15

Outlook Images

any severe potential too low

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 Thursday, December 11 potential too low
Day 5 Friday, December 12 potential too low
Day 6 Saturday, December 13 potential too low
Day 7 Sunday, December 14 potential too low
Day 8 Monday, December 15 potential too low

Detailed Outlook

ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL ACUS48 KWNS 080925 SPC AC 080925

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0325 AM CST Mon Dec 08 2025

Valid 111200Z - 161200Z

DISCUSSION

Downstream of a prominent blocking high, which may be maintained near/north of the Aleutians vicinity through this period, latest medium-range output suggests that flow across the mid-latitude Pacific through North America may trend less amplified by next weekend into early next week. Relatedly, guidance is becoming more unclear how impactful cold air, initially building to the lee of the Canadian/northern U.S. Rockies by late this week, will be in terms of drying across the northern Gulf Basin, as it noses south/southeastward in one or two surges through the remainder of the period.

It now appears at least a bit more of a possibility that a weak to modest elevated, if not boundary-layer based, Gulf moisture return could occur on a developing southerly return flow, across parts of the northwestern Gulf coast into southern Great Plains next weekend into early next week. This could promote destabilization supportive of a risk for thunderstorm development. However, with surface cyclogenesis appearing unlikely to the lee of the southern Rockies, the potential for severe weather appears low in the presence of limited large-scale forcing for ascent and vertical shear.

..Kerr.. 12/08/2025

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National Risk Overview

Monday, December 8
TORNADO: low
HAIL: low
WIND: low
Tuesday, December 9
TORNADO: low
HAIL: low
WIND: low
Wednesday, December 10
ANY SEVERE: low
Thursday, December 11
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Friday, December 12
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Saturday, December 13
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Sunday, December 14
ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Monday, December 15
ANY SEVERE: potential too low

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