Active pattern with increased potential for severe weather next week

 Another stretch of active weather looks to develop next week as we get a pattern flip in the upper levels of the atmosphere. A Southwesterly direction of flow will develop, allowing a large area of the country to see an influx of warm and moist air. This will set the stage for a few rounds of severe weather toward the early half of next week.

While the timing of each individual wave is yet to be determined, the ingredients for active weather, including severe weather, will be there. Two of the primary ingredients include strong jet stream winds and instability, or storm energy. Both of those primary ingredients will be present early next week, fueling a multi-day risk for severe weather across the Plains and Midwest.

The Storm Prediction Center has already highlighted portions of the Stateline for severe weather potential for three straight days next week: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The 15% risk stands for 15% chance to see severe weather within 25 miles of a point, which is equivalent to a Level 2/5 Slight risk at this time. Each risk for severe weather will have its own individual timing and primary threats, but it is significant to see a multi-day risk like this more than a few days out. As confidence of each wave grows, be sure to stay tuned for the latest and remain weather aware next week!