Day 2 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1248 AM CDT Thu Oct 01 2026

Valid 021200Z - 031200Z

...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
No severe thunderstorms are expected across the U.S. on Friday or
Friday night.

...DISCUSSION...
West-northwesterly mid-level flow will be in place over much of the
northern U.S. on Friday, as multiple shortwave troughs move
east-southeastward through the flow. At the surface, a cold front
will advance southeastward from the mid Mississippi Valley into the
Southeast. Surface dewpoints to the south of the front over the Gulf
Coast region will be in the 70s F. This moist airmass will become
weakly unstable by afternoon over most areas. Isolated to scattered
thunderstorms will be possible within zones of focused low-level
convergence. Deep-layer shear is forecast to be relatively weak,
which will limit any severe potential.

..Broyles.. 10/01/2026