Day 4-8 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0400 AM CST Fri Jan 30 2026

Valid 021200Z - 071200Z

...DISCUSSION...
Northwesterly mid-level flow will continue throughout the Day 4 to 8
period across much of the nation, as a series of shortwave troughs
move southeastward through the flow. Isolated to scattered
thunderstorms will be possible from Tuesday into Wednesday across
parts of the Southeast as a trough moves eastward into the eastern
U.S. Weak moisture return ahead of the trough is expected to keep
the stronger instability over the northern Gulf of America. For this
reason, a severe threat is not forecast with this system. Late in
the week, a cold and dry airmass will likely make thunderstorms
unfavorable across the continental U.S.