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  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 31

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 31

    As of the afternoon desk on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (approximately 9:15 PM PDT / 04:15 UTC November 1), the national picture remains a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC update issued 0752 PM CDT October 31, valid 010100Z–011200Z) states: “NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST.” No severe threat is forecast across the U.S. through tonight. The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 0003 UTC November 1) maintains a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of central Arizona. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning is in effect on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America.

    Tropical: None · Severe: None · Flood: Slight

    What Changed

    • Compared with this morning’s pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-31-morning: Tropical: None · Severe: None · Flood: Slight): SPC Day 1 continues with no severe thunderstorm areas forecast. The 0100 UTC November 1 update confirms organized severe potential remains closed through tonight. No convective watches or mesoscale discussions are valid.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook holds the Slight Risk for portions of central Arizona, with adjustments expanding it slightly southward based on observational trends. Active Flood and Flash Flood Warnings continue in Maricopa and Gila Counties, Arizona, on saturated soils from recent heavy rain. No upgrade to Moderate or higher.
    • NHC Atlantic outlook (800 PM EDT October 31): no tropical cyclones; formation not expected during the next 7 days. No U.S. coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    • Additional local alerts include Coastal Flood Warnings in the Florida Keys and eastern Putnam County, residual Flash Flood Warnings in portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and Hawaii, a High Wind Watch for the Guadalupe Mountains (NM/TX), and Winter Storm Warnings in Alaska. None open a national Slight/Moderate or tropical lane.
    • Nothing moved to SPC Slight or above, WPC Moderate or above, or opened a U.S. tropical watch/warning. Quiet Pulse criteria hold. Dominant residual ticket remains the Slight excessive rainfall risk and localized flash flooding in central Arizona.

    Live Status

    SPC Day 1 (0100Z November 1) confirms no severe thunderstorm areas forecast through 12Z November 1. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms remain possible across parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into Florida and isolated convection across the western CONUS including southern Arizona and southern Nevada. Limited instability and shear preclude organized severe storms. No watches or MDs in effect.

    WPC Day 1 ERO places a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of central Arizona associated with the start of a brief atmospheric river (pineapple express) event overnight into Sunday. Soils remain saturated from recent heavy rainfall. No Moderate or higher risk nationally.

    Hotspots

    • Central Arizona: Primary focus under the WPC Slight Risk. Flood Warnings remain in effect for Maricopa and Gila Counties from excessive rainfall and ongoing runoff. Additional heavy rainfall tonight into Sunday will exacerbate flash flooding on saturated soils, low-water crossings, and urban areas including the Phoenix metro.
    • Lower Mississippi Valley and Florida: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible through tonight. No severe threat. Residual Coastal Flood Warnings continue in the Florida Keys and eastern Putnam County.
    • Scattered local alerts: Residual Flash Flood Warnings in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and Hawaii; High Wind Watch for the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico and west Texas; Winter Storm Warning for the Klondike Highway area in Alaska.

    Just-Hit

    Earlier Friday evening into Saturday morning, flash flooding in the Phoenix metro produced multiple water rescues of occupants from vehicles stalled in washes and flooded streets (including near Stanford Drive). Flood Warnings continue for ongoing runoff. No widespread tornado or significant severe wind/hail reports logged for the current Day 1 period.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~9:15 PM PDT / 04:15 UTC Nov 1 2026)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. NHC: formation not expected next 7 days. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereNoneSPC Day 1 (0100Z Nov 1): NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST. Isolated storms possible SW and lower MS Valley/FL. No active watches or MDs.
    FloodSlightWPC Day 1 ERO Slight Risk central Arizona. Active Flood/Flash Flood Warnings in Maricopa and Gila Counties AZ. Residual coastal Flood Warnings in FL. No Moderate or higher.

    Restoration Read

    Quiet Pulse with an elevated flood lane. Primary short-term ticket is flash flooding and rapid runoff in central Arizona (especially Maricopa County / Phoenix metro and Gila County) under the Slight Risk and active warnings, on already saturated soils. Additional rainfall tonight into Sunday will prolong the threat. No organized severe damage expected. Residual coastal flooding in Florida. Monitor for water intrusion, debris, and high water on roads. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. No SPC Slight or higher severe risk on the latest Day 1 outlook. No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC.

    Looking Ahead One Day

    Sunday: SPC Day 2 holds a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms from southern Arizona across New Mexico to the western Texas Panhandle for isolated damaging gusts and a couple of tornadoes possible. WPC outlooks point to continued heavy rain potential across the Southwest from the atmospheric river. Flood risk remains elevated in Arizona. No tropical development expected.

    Rising Queries

    Trends unreachable.

    Sources

    Disclaimer: This is a summary of official public products from the Storm Prediction Center, Weather Prediction Center, National Weather Service, and National Hurricane Center. Always consult the latest official forecasts and warnings for your location. This desk does not issue warnings.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 31 Morning

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 31 Morning

    Tropical: None · Severe: None · Flood: Slight

    What Changed

    • Compared with the previous afternoon desk pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-30-afternoon: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Slight): SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC November 1, 2026 update, issued 0752 PM CDT October 31, valid 010100Z–011200Z) continues NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST. The prior Marginal Risk over southern and central Arizona remains closed. No convective watches currently valid.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 0003 UTC November 1, valid 01 UTC Nov 01 – 12 UTC Nov 01) holds a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of central Arizona, expanded slightly to the international border based on observational trends. Surrounding Marginal areas trimmed in places.
    • Tropical lane remains None. National Hurricane Center Tropical Weather Outlook (800 PM EDT October 31) states tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days for the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of America. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf.
    • Residual Flood Warnings continue in Maricopa and Gila Counties, Arizona, from prior rainfall on saturated soils. Coastal Flood Warnings remain for the Florida Keys and eastern Putnam County. Flash Flood Warnings active in parts of southern Mississippi. Winter Storm Warnings in portions of Alaska, Colorado, and Nevada. No upgrade to Moderate or higher on the current Day 1 ERO.
    • Nothing moved to SPC Slight or above, WPC Moderate or above, or opened a U.S. tropical watch/warning. Quiet Pulse criteria hold. Dominant residual ticket remains the Slight excessive rainfall risk and localized flash flooding in central Arizona.

    Live Status

    As of the morning desk on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (approximately 8:13 PM PDT / 03:13 UTC November 1), the national picture is a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC November 1 update) confirms no severe threat is forecast across the U.S. through tonight. Isolated thunderstorms remain possible this evening in parts of the lower to mid Mississippi Valley, over the southern half of Florida, in southeast Arizona, and across parts of the Intermountain West, but no severe threat is expected over the continental U.S.

    The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook maintains a Slight Risk focused on portions of central Arizona, where antecedent saturation from recent rains and an ongoing atmospheric river setup elevate flash-flood potential. Adjustments expanded the Slight Risk across southern Arizona to the international border. Surrounding Marginal Risk areas were pared in northern/western Nevada, interior California, and eastern Florida. No Moderate or higher risk is indicated on the current Day 1 product.

    National Weather Service products show residual Flood Warnings in effect for Maricopa County (including Indian Bend Wash and Salt River impacts) and Gila County in Arizona. Coastal Flood Warnings remain for the Upper and Middle Florida Keys and eastern Putnam County. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for portions of Pearl River County, Mississippi. Winter Storm Warnings continue for higher elevations in Colorado, Alaska, and Nevada. No convective watches are currently valid.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~03:13 UTC Nov 1 2026 / ~8:13 PM PDT Oct 31)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or Gulf. NHC: formation not expected next 7 days. No U.S. coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereNoneSPC Day 1: NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST. Prior Arizona Marginal closed. Isolated non-severe storms possible in SW and Gulf Coast regions. No watches.
    FloodSlightWPC Day 1 ERO Slight Risk central Arizona. Residual Flood Warnings AZ (Maricopa, Gila). Coastal Flood Warnings FL Keys/Putnam. Flash Flood Warning MS. No Moderate or higher on Day 1.

    Rising Queries

    Trends unreachable.

    Restoration Read

    Primary residual ticket is localized flash flooding and runoff impacts across central Arizona on already saturated soils under the Slight ERO, plus ongoing river and wash flooding in Maricopa and Gila Counties. Secondary residual is coastal flooding in portions of Florida and isolated flash flooding in southern Mississippi. No widespread organized severe damage expected. Monitor low-water crossings, urban drainage, and burn scars. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. No SPC Slight or higher severe risk on the latest Day 1 outlook. No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall on Day 1. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC. Informational only — not an official warning.

    Looking Ahead

    Day 2 SPC holds a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms. WPC Day 2 indicates elevated excessive rainfall risks for portions of the Southwest. Monitor for potential escalation overnight into Sunday. No named tropical systems active.

    Informational only — not an official warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 30

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 30

    As of the afternoon desk on Friday, October 30, 2026 (approximately 9:15 PM PDT / 04:15 UTC October 31), the national picture remains a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC update issued 0733 PM CDT October 30, valid 310100Z–311200Z) holds a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of southern and central Arizona. The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 0051 UTC October 31) maintains a Slight Risk for portions of Arizona, southern Utah, and southwestern New Mexico. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning is in effect on the U.S. coast or Gulf.

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Slight

    What Changed

    • Compared with this morning’s pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-30-morning: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Slight): SPC Day 1 Marginal Risk remains focused on southern and central Arizona (~40,612 sq mi, ~5.5 million people including Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler). Primary threats stay isolated severe wind gusts and hail this evening. No convective watches currently valid. Geographic shift from earlier Kansas/Texas noted in morning has held.
    • WPC Day 1 ERO latest update (discussion 853 PM EDT) centers the Slight Risk on portions of Arizona, southern Utah, and southwestern New Mexico. Southwest remains the main focus with additional 1+ inch possible overnight before instability fades. Residual activity noted in the Plains but primary lane is the Southwest. Active Flash Flood Warnings continue in Maricopa County, Arizona (Phoenix metro area), with law enforcement reporting multiple water rescues and 0.75–2.25 inches already fallen.
    • No named tropical cyclone threatens or has just hit U.S. land. Atlantic basin remains quiet with no formation expected in the next 7 days. Remnants of Vance have dissipated; residual moisture supports the Southwest rainfall threat. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    • Active Flash Flood Warnings issued and remaining in effect for Maricopa County, Arizona (into the late evening MST), with radar-indicated heavy rain and streamflow gauges above alarm stage. Residual High Wind and Winter Storm Warnings continue in Alaska. Special Marine Warnings earlier along the Texas coast. These do not alter the national Slight flood or Marginal severe lanes.
    • Severe lane holds at Marginal. Flood lane remains Slight with verified ongoing flash flooding now centered in the Phoenix area. Quiet Pulse criteria hold: nothing at SPC Slight or above, no WPC ERO Moderate or above, no U.S. tropical watch or warning.

    Live Status

    SPC Day 1 (issued 0733 PM CDT October 30, 2026) lists a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms across parts of southern and central Arizona. A shortwave trough over the Desert Southwest is supporting convective development along a surface trough, with MLCAPE estimated at 1000–1200 J/kg and 0–6 km shear around 30 knots. Isolated severe wind gusts and hail are the primary threats over the next few hours. No current watches or mesoscale discussions active as of the latest scan.

    WPC Day 1 ERO (updated 0051 UTC October 31, discussion 853 PM EDT) places a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of Arizona, southern Utah, and southwestern New Mexico. The Southwest remains the main focus; additional 1+ inch is possible before available instability is exhausted. HREF probabilities of flash flood guidance exceedance decrease rapidly after 06Z. Earlier Slight coverage over west Texas has shifted or residualized as the primary threat moves west.

    NWS has issued multiple Flash Flood Warnings for Maricopa County, Arizona (including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, New River, Cave Creek, and Anthem areas), valid into the late evening. Law enforcement reported multiple water rescues. Residual Flood Warnings exist on some river systems from prior rainfall (e.g., Florida). High Wind Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings continue in Alaska. Special Marine Warnings were issued earlier for Texas coastal waters capable of producing waterspouts. SPC today’s storm reports show a delayed tornado report near Marion KS and hail reports in Las Vegas NV; no widespread significant severe reports for the Arizona Marginal area.

    Hotspots

    • Southern and central Arizona (Phoenix metro): Marginal Risk for isolated severe wind gusts and hail this evening. Active Flash Flood Warnings in Maricopa County with 0.75–2.25 inches already fallen, streamflow gauges above alarm, and multiple water rescues reported by law enforcement. Primary short-term focus for both severe and flood lanes. Population centers include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson.
    • Southern Utah and southwestern New Mexico: Included in the WPC Day 1 Slight Risk excessive rainfall. Sensitive terrain, burn scars, and slot canyons most vulnerable to flash flooding. Expansion noted in earlier discussions.
    • Residual river flooding and Alaska: Ongoing Flood Warnings on residual river systems in Florida. High Wind Warnings (gusts to 70–80 mph) and Winter Storm Warning (7–15 inches snow) in Alaska. Not drivers of the national Slight or Marginal lanes.

    Just-Hit / Local Storm Reports

    Active Flash Flood Warnings in Maricopa County, Arizona confirm ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding impacts as of late evening MST. Radar-indicated thunderstorms have produced 0.75–2.25 inches with additional amounts possible in some areas; law enforcement reported multiple water rescues. SPC today’s reports include a delayed tornado near Marion, KS, and hail (quarter to half-dollar size) in the Las Vegas, NV area. No widespread significant severe reports (tornado, large hail, or widespread damaging wind) logged for the current Arizona Marginal area as of this desk. SPC storm reports page continues to update.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~9:15 PM PDT / 04:15 UTC Oct 31 2026)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. Remnants of Vance dissipated; no U.S. land threat. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereMarginalSPC Day 1 Marginal Risk (~40.6k sq mi, ~5.5M people) for southern/central Arizona (isolated wind/hail). No active watches.
    FloodSlightWPC Day 1 ERO Slight Risk AZ, southern UT, SW NM. Active FFWs in Maricopa County AZ with water rescues. Residual river Flood Warnings continue.

    Restoration Read

    Quiet Pulse with an elevated flood lane. Primary short-term ticket is flash flooding and rapid runoff in southern and central Arizona (especially Maricopa County / Phoenix metro) under the Slight Risk and active warnings, with verified ongoing impacts including water rescues. Isolated severe wind and hail potential in the same area this evening. Sensitive terrain in southern Utah and southwestern New Mexico also at risk. Residual river stage concerns elsewhere. No organized widespread damage expected. Monitor for water intrusion, debris, and road closures. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. No SPC Slight or higher severe risk on the latest Day 1 outlook. No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC.

    Looking Ahead

    SPC Day 2 outlook shows no severe areas forecast. Residual moisture continues to support showers and thunderstorms across the Southwest into the weekend. Halloween weekend looks unsettled with additional rainfall possible across Arizona, with Flood Watches extending into Saturday night–Sunday. No elevated severe or flood lanes open beyond current products yet. Monitor for any overnight updates to Flash Flood Warnings in Arizona.

    Rising Queries

    • Arizona storms Halloween weekend
    • Phoenix flash flood warning
    • Maricopa County flooding
    • severe thunderstorm Arizona
    • Southwest excessive rainfall

    Sources

    • Storm Prediction Center (Day 1 Outlook 0100Z Oct 31, issued 0733 PM CDT Oct 30; today’s storm reports)
    • Weather Prediction Center (Day 1 ERO updated 0051 UTC Oct 31, Slight Risk AZ/southern UT/SW NM)
    • National Weather Service (Flash Flood Warnings in Maricopa AZ including water rescues, residual Flood Warnings, Alaska warnings)
    • National Hurricane Center (Atlantic quiet; no U.S. land threat)
    • Previous desk: quiet-pulse-2026-10-30-morning

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 30 Morning

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 30 Morning

    As of the morning desk on Friday, October 30, 2026 (updated approximately 7:15 PM PDT / 02:15 UTC October 31), the national picture remains a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC update issued 0733 PM CDT October 30, valid 310100Z–311200Z) holds a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of southern and central Arizona. The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook maintains a Slight Risk for portions of west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning is in effect on the U.S. coast or Gulf.

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Slight

    What Changed

    • Compared with the previous desk pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-29-afternoon: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Slight): SPC Day 1 Marginal Risk has shifted from central and northeast Kansas (~19,351 sq mi) and southwest Texas to southern and central Arizona (~40,612 sq mi, ~5.5 million people including Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler). Primary threats are isolated severe wind gusts and hail this evening. No convective watches currently valid.
    • WPC Day 1 ERO continues a Slight Risk for west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico from residual Vance moisture. Active Flash Flood Warnings remain in effect for portions of west Texas (Howard, Mitchell, Scurry, Dawson, Gaines Counties), with 1–2 inches already fallen and flooding ongoing. Marginal Risk persists near the MO/KS/IA/NE border. Flood lane remains Slight.
    • No named tropical cyclone threatens or has just hit U.S. land. Atlantic basin remains quiet with no formation expected in the next 7 days. Remnants of Vance have dissipated; residual moisture supports the Southwest rainfall threat. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    • Residual High Wind Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain active in portions of Alaska. Special Marine Warnings were issued along the Texas coast for waterspouts. Flash Flood Warnings also noted in Maricopa County, Arizona. These do not alter the national Slight flood or Marginal severe lanes.
    • Severe lane holds at Marginal with a geographic shift to Arizona. Flood lane remains Slight with verified ongoing flash flooding in west Texas. Quiet Pulse criteria hold: nothing at SPC Slight or above, no WPC ERO Moderate or above, no U.S. tropical watch or warning.

    Live Status

    SPC Day 1 (issued 0733 PM CDT October 30, 2026) lists a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms across parts of southern and central Arizona. A shortwave trough over the Desert Southwest is supporting convective development along a surface trough, with MLCAPE estimated at 1000–1200 J/kg and 0–6 km shear around 30 knots. Isolated severe wind gusts and hail are the primary threats over the next few hours. No current watches or mesoscale discussions active as of the latest scan.

    WPC Day 1 ERO places a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Hourly rain amounts of up to 2 inches are possible with cell mergers or training, and local totals of 5 inches near the TX/MX border. Elevated PWATs of 1.5–2 inches from residual Vance moisture support the threat. Active Flash Flood Warnings confirm ongoing impacts in west Texas counties. Flood Watches have been in effect for central Arizona.

    NWS has residual Flood Warnings on some river systems from prior rainfall and localized coastal flood advisories (e.g., Florida Keys). High Wind Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings continue in Alaska. Special Marine Warnings have been issued for waters along the Texas coast capable of producing waterspouts and gusts to 40 knots. Flash Flood Warnings active in Maricopa, AZ.

    Hotspots

    • West and central Texas / southeastern New Mexico: Slight Risk excessive rainfall continuing into the evening. Active Flash Flood Warnings in Howard, Mitchell, Scurry, Dawson, and Gaines Counties with 1–2 inches already observed and flooding ongoing. Dominant flood lane. Urban areas, highways, and low-lying terrain most vulnerable.
    • Southern and central Arizona: Marginal Risk for isolated severe wind gusts and hail this evening. Population centers include Phoenix and Tucson. Shortwave trough and surface trough providing lift and shear. Primary short-term severe focus. Flood Watches earlier in the day for central Arizona.
    • Residual river and coastal flooding plus Alaska: Ongoing Flood Warnings on residual river systems in Florida and New Mexico. High Wind Warnings (gusts to 70–80 mph) and Winter Storm Warning (7–15 inches snow) in Alaska. Not drivers of the national Slight or Marginal lanes.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~7:15 PM PDT / 02:15 UTC Oct 31 2026)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. Remnants of Vance dissipated; no U.S. land threat. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereMarginalSPC Day 1 Marginal Risk (~40.6k sq mi, ~5.5M people) for southern/central Arizona (isolated wind/hail). No active watches.
    FloodSlightWPC Day 1 ERO Slight Risk west/central TX and SE NM. Active FFWs in west Texas counties. Residual river Flood Warnings continue. Flood Watches in AZ earlier.

    Restoration Read

    Quiet Pulse with an elevated flood lane. Primary short-term ticket is flash flooding and rapid runoff in west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico under the Slight Risk, with verified ongoing impacts in multiple west Texas counties. Isolated severe wind and hail potential in southern and central Arizona this evening. Residual river stage concerns on Flood Warnings in Florida and New Mexico. No organized widespread damage expected. Monitor for water intrusion, debris, and road closures. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. No SPC Slight or higher severe risk on the latest Day 1 outlook. No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC.

    Looking Ahead

    SPC Day 2 outlook shows no severe areas forecast. Residual moisture from Vance continues to support showers and thunderstorms across the Southwest into the weekend. Halloween weekend looks unsettled with additional rainfall possible across Arizona and the southern Plains, but no elevated severe or flood lanes open beyond current products yet. Monitor for any overnight updates to Flash Flood Warnings in Texas and Arizona.

    Rising Queries

    Trends unreachable.

    Sources

    • Storm Prediction Center (Day 1 Outlook 0100Z Oct 31, issued 0733 PM CDT Oct 30)
    • Weather Prediction Center (Day 1 ERO, Slight Risk TX/NM)
    • National Weather Service (watches, warnings, Flash Flood Warnings in west Texas and Maricopa AZ, residual Flood Warnings)
    • National Hurricane Center (Atlantic quiet; remnants of Vance)
    • Previous desk: quiet-pulse-2026-10-29-afternoon

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 29

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 29

    As of the afternoon desk on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (approximately 9:16 PM PDT / 04:16 UTC October 30), the national picture remains a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC update issued 0728 PM CDT October 29, valid 300100Z–301200Z) holds only a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of central and northeast Kansas and locally in southwest Texas. The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (special update 0132 UTC October 30) includes a Slight Risk for portions of west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning is in effect on the U.S. coast or Gulf.

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Slight

    What Changed

    • Compared with this morning’s pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-29-morning: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet) and the earlier afternoon desk (~8:14 PM PDT): SPC Day 1 Marginal Risk holds for central and northeast Kansas (~19,351 sq mi, ~592,000 people including Topeka, Salina, Manhattan, Hutchinson, Junction City) for isolated hail this evening, and locally in southwest Texas for a possible brief tornado. No convective watches currently valid. Prior MDs 2418/2419 have expired; no MDs in effect.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (special issuance 0132 UTC Oct 30) maintains a Slight Risk for west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico, driven by moisture from the remnants of Vance and ongoing convection. Marginal Risk also noted near the MO/KS/IA/NE border. Flood lane remains Slight. Active Flash Flood Warnings now in effect in northeastern Kansas (Marshall and Nemaha counties, with 3–3.5 inches already fallen) and portions of New Mexico.
    • No named tropical cyclone threatens or has just hit U.S. land. Atlantic basin quiet with no formation expected in the next 7 days. Remnants of Vance (EPAC, final advisory issued; no longer a well-defined center) pose no U.S. land threat; moisture is spreading into the south-central and southwestern United States. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    • A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for northeastern Nemaha County, Kansas (60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail possible). Residual Flood Warnings continue on river systems from prior rainfall (St. Johns River near Deland and Astor in Florida; portions of New Mexico), plus localized Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Watches in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Hawaii.
    • Severe lane holds at Marginal. Flood lane remains Slight. No SPC Slight or higher, no WPC Moderate or higher, no U.S. tropical watch/warning. Quiet Pulse criteria hold. Short-term focus is isolated severe and flash flooding in Kansas plus the TX/NM Slight Risk area.

    Live Status

    SPC Day 1 (issued 0728 PM CDT October 29, 2026, valid through 12Z October 30) lists a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms across parts of central and northeast Kansas and locally in southwest Texas. In Kansas, widely scattered thunderstorms are developing near a stalled front in a moderately unstable airmass (MLCAPE around 2000 J/kg) with sufficient shear for cell rotation, supporting an isolated hail threat as storms move northeastward. In southwest Texas, weak instability and elevated low-level shear/helicity support a brief tornado possibility with low-topped cells early this evening. No current watches.

    WPC Day 1 ERO (updated 0132 UTC Fri Oct 30) places a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico, with hourly rain amounts potentially reaching 2 inches from cell mergers or training, and local totals of 5 inches possible near the TX/MX border. A Marginal Risk is also indicated near the Missouri/Kansas/Iowa/Nebraska border junction. Confidence is high in a heavy rainfall event through tonight into Friday morning from moisture associated with the remnants of Vance. PWATs elevated to 1.5–2 inches across much of Texas.

    NWS has issued Flash Flood Warnings for west central Marshall County and northern Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas until approximately 2:45 AM CDT, based on 3–3.5 inches of rain with additional amounts possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains for northeastern Nemaha County. Residual Flood Warnings on some river systems from prior rainfall and localized coastal flood advisories (e.g., parts of Florida) continue. High Wind Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings are active in portions of Alaska. Additional Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Watches are in effect in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Hawaii.

    Hotspots

    • West and central Texas / southeastern New Mexico: Slight Risk excessive rainfall this evening into Friday morning. Highest totals near the border; flash flooding possible from training storms and elevated PWATs (1.5–2 inches). Urban and low-lying areas most vulnerable. Dominant flood lane.
    • Central and northeast Kansas: Isolated hail threat this evening with storms along the stalled front. Active Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Flash Flood Warnings in Nemaha and Marshall counties (3–3.5 inches already fallen near Bern and Marysville). Primary short-term severe and flood focus. Population centers include Topeka, Salina, Manhattan.
    • Residual river and coastal flooding: Ongoing Flood Warnings on the St. Johns River system in Florida and portions of New Mexico, plus minor coastal flood advisories and active Flash Flood Warnings in the Southwest and Hawaii. Not the driver of the new Slight Risk.

    Just-Hit / Local Storm Reports

    Active Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Nemaha County, Kansas (radar-indicated 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail near Bern). Flash Flood Warnings in Marshall and Nemaha counties with gauge-indicated 3–3.5 inches of rain. SPC storm reports page previously showed no tornado, hail, or wind reports received for the day; local warnings indicate ongoing activity. No widespread significant reports beyond the active warnings.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~9:16 PM PDT / 04:16 UTC Oct 30 2026)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. Remnants of Vance (EPAC, final advisory, no well-defined center) pose no U.S. land threat; moisture spreading into SW U.S. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereMarginalSPC Day 1 Marginal Risk (~19k sq mi, ~592k people) for central/NE Kansas (isolated hail) and locally SW Texas (brief tornado possible). No active watches. SVR Warning in Nemaha County KS.
    FloodSlightWPC Day 1 ERO Slight Risk west/central TX and SE NM (special update). Marginal near KS/MO/IA/NE. Active FFWs in NE KS (Marshall/Nemaha) and NM. Residual river Flood Warnings continue.

    Restoration Read

    Quiet Pulse with an elevated flood lane. Primary residual and short-term ticket is flash flooding and rapid runoff in west and central Texas, southeastern New Mexico, and now northeastern Kansas under active warnings (3+ inches already in Marshall/Nemaha). Isolated hail potential in central and northeast Kansas with an active Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Limited brief tornado possibility in southwest Texas. Ongoing river stage concerns on residual Flood Warnings in Florida and New Mexico. No organized widespread damage expected. Monitor for water intrusion, debris, and road closures. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. No SPC Slight or higher severe risk on the latest Day 1 outlook. No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC.

    Looking Ahead

    SPC Day 2 holds a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms in parts of southern and central Arizona for Friday (isolated damaging winds and large hail possible). Day 3 shows no severe areas. WPC Day 1 Slight Risk for TX/NM continues into early Friday; residual moisture from Vance contributes to Southwest showers. Halloween weekend looks unsettled with rain possible across the Plains, but no elevated severe or flood lanes open beyond current products yet.

    Rising Queries

    • flood watch
    • Texas flood
    • Kansas storms
    • severe thunderstorm warning
    • flash flood

    Sources

    • Storm Prediction Center (Day 1 Outlook 0100Z Oct 30, issued 0728 PM CDT Oct 29)
    • Weather Prediction Center (Day 1 ERO special update 0132 UTC Oct 30, Slight Risk TX/NM)
    • National Weather Service (watches, warnings, residual Flood Warnings, active FFWs and SVR Warning in KS)
    • National Hurricane Center (Atlantic quiet; remnants of Vance EPAC)
    • Morning desk: quiet-pulse-2026-10-29-morning

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 28 Morning

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 28 Morning

    As of the morning desk on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (late evening update, approximately 9:15 PM PDT / 04:15 UTC October 29), the national picture is a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC update) holds only a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley. The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook shows probability of exceeding flash flood guidance less than 5 percent nationally. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning is in effect on the U.S. coast or Gulf.

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet

    What Changed

    • Compared with the previous desk pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-27-afternoon: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet): SPC Day 1 evolved during the day. Morning and midday updates (1300 UTC and 1630 UTC) introduced a Slight Risk over eastern Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin for isolated tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. Tornado Watch 698 was issued at 3:40 PM CDT for eastern MN and northwest WI, valid until 9 PM CDT. By the 0100 UTC October 29 outlook the risk was downgraded to Marginal for the Upper Mississippi Valley; mode transitioned to mostly linear. Watch 698 has expired; no watches or Mesoscale Discussions currently valid.
    • Preliminary Local Storm Reports for October 28 include multiple hail reports in central and eastern Minnesota (dime to quarter-plus, including one 3.00-inch spikey near Grove City), isolated wind damage in Dakota County MN, and one weak tornado report (brief rotation, no damage) near Danbury, Burnett County WI around 5:40 PM CDT.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook continues to show probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance less than 5 percent. No risk areas.
    • No named tropical cyclone threatens or has just hit U.S. land. Atlantic basin quiet; Tropical Depression Vance in the Eastern Pacific poses no U.S. threat.
    • Severe lane opened temporarily to Slight then closed back to Marginal. Flood remains Quiet. Quiet Pulse criteria hold on the latest products.

    Live Status

    SPC Day 1 (valid through 12Z October 29) lists a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms from parts of southeast Minnesota into western and northern Wisconsin. A subtle shortwave and cold front support isolated thunderstorms with a localized severe threat early this evening; deep-layer shear is strong but instability limited. Threat expected to diminish overnight. No convective watches or active MDs.

    WPC Day 1 ERO shows no organized excessive rainfall risk; probability of exceeding flash flood guidance is less than 5 percent. Residual Flood Warnings persist on rivers in Florida, Colorado, and New Mexico from prior rainfall.

    NWS has scattered Flood Warnings, Coastal Flood Advisories/Warnings, Wind Advisories, and a Winter Storm Warning in Alaska. No widespread severe thunderstorm or flash flood warnings dominating the national map. Hawaii High Wind Warning on summits.

    Hotspots

    • Upper Mississippi Valley (MN/WI): Residual Marginal severe risk. Isolated hail and gusts possible early evening along the front. Population exposure limited; threat winding down after Watch 698. Multiple hail LSRs and one weak tornado already logged.
    • Residual river flooding zones (FL, Southwest): Ongoing Flood Warnings from prior events. Saturated soils elevate risk for rapid runoff in low-lying areas and arroyos.
    • Alaska: Winter Storm Warning continues for heavy snow on south slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Noatak Valley through Thursday. Travel impacts possible.

    Just Hit

    Hail reports from central Minnesota this afternoon (Blomkest, Granite Falls, Grove City areas) with sizes up to 3 inches in spots. One weak tornado reported near Danbury WI (brief, no damage). Isolated wind damage in eastern Minnesota. Residual river flooding continues on systems in Florida and the Southwest from prior events.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~04:15 UTC Oct 29 2026)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. TD Vance (EPAC) far offshore, no U.S. threat. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereMarginalSPC Day 1 (0100Z Oct 29) Marginal Risk Upper MS Valley. Temporary Slight and Tornado Watch 698 earlier; both closed. Isolated LSRs logged. No active watches.
    FloodQuietWPC Day 1 ERO <5% (no risk). Residual Flood Warnings on rivers. No Moderate or higher.

    Restoration Read

    Primary residual concerns are localized river and coastal flooding in Florida and the Southwest, plus any minor hail impacts in Minnesota. No organized severe or excessive rain event for broad restoration volume today. Alaska snow may produce isolated travel and structural issues in remote areas.

    What This Is Not

    Not a Slight or higher severe day on the latest outlook. Not a Moderate or higher flood risk day. Not a tropical landfall or coastal watch/warning day. Organized severe window for the Upper Midwest (Slight Risk and Tornado Watch 698) has closed for the evening.

    Looking Ahead One Day

    Thursday: SPC Day 2 holds no severe thunderstorm areas forecast. WPC outlooks point to increasing heavy rain potential across the Southern High Plains and Southwest as moisture and a trough approach. Florida rain risk diminishes. Quiet nationally for severe and tropical.

    Rising Queries

    Trends unreachable.

    Sources

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 29 Morning

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 29 Morning

    As of the morning desk on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (updated late evening PDT / early October 30 UTC), the national picture remains a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC update issued 0728 PM CDT October 29, valid 300100Z–301200Z) holds only a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of central and northeast Kansas and locally in southwest Texas. The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 0132 UTC October 30) shows a Slight Risk for portions of west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning is in effect on the U.S. coast or Gulf.

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Slight

    What Changed

    • Compared with the afternoon desk pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-29-afternoon: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet): SPC Day 1 Marginal Risk holds for central and northeast Kansas (~19,351 sq mi, ~592,000 people including Topeka, Salina, Manhattan, Hutchinson, Junction City) for isolated hail this evening, and locally in southwest Texas for a possible brief tornado early this evening. No convective watches currently valid. Prior MDs 2418/2419 have expired; no MDs in effect.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook holds a Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) for portions of west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico, tied to moisture from the remnants of Vance. A Marginal Risk area is noted near the MO/KS/IA/NE border. No Moderate or higher. Flood Watches remain in effect across portions of West Texas and SE New Mexico through Friday evening.
    • Remnants of Vance (Eastern Pacific): NHC issued the final advisory (Advisory 35, 800 PM MST October 29). The system no longer has a well-defined center. Moisture continues to spread into the south-central and southwestern United States, but no U.S. land threat and no coastal or Gulf watches or warnings. Atlantic remains free of tropical cyclones with no formation expected in the next 7 days.
    • Residual Flood Warnings continue on the St. Johns River system in Florida (near Deland and Astor) and portions of New Mexico from prior rainfall, plus localized coastal flood advisories (California, Florida Keys). Winter Storm Warnings active in Alaska. These do not alter the national ERO lane beyond the Slight in the Southwest.
    • Nothing moved severe to Slight or above, flood to Moderate or above, or opened a tropical watch/warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf. Quiet Pulse criteria hold. Dominant residual ticket is the Slight excessive rainfall risk in West TX / SE NM from Vance moisture.

    Live Status

    SPC Day 1 (issued 0728 PM CDT October 29, 2026, valid through 12Z October 30) lists a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms across parts of central and northeast Kansas and locally in southwest Texas. In Kansas, widely scattered thunderstorms are developing near a stalled front in a moderately unstable airmass (MLCAPE around 2000 J/kg) with sufficient shear for cell rotation, supporting an isolated hail threat as storms move northeastward. In southwest Texas, weak instability and elevated low-level shear/helicity support a brief tornado possibility with low-topped cells early this evening. No current watches or active Mesoscale Discussions. Threat expected to diminish overnight with loss of instability.

    WPC Day 1 ERO (updated 0132 UTC October 30, 2026) shows a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. High confidence in a heavy rainfall event through tonight as a mid-level disturbance associated with the remnants of Vance moves into the region. Southeasterly flow elevates PWATs to 1.5-2 inches. Hourly amounts to 2 inches possible with training or cell mergers; local totals to 5 inches near the TX/MX border. Marginal Risk near the KS/MO/NE/IA junction. No Moderate or higher. Flood Watches cover much of the Slight Risk area through Friday evening.

    NWS has residual Flood Warnings on some river systems from prior rainfall and localized coastal flood advisories (e.g., parts of Florida, California). High Wind Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings are active in portions of Alaska. No tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings on the U.S. coast or Gulf. Overnight LSRs may include isolated hail in Kansas; no widespread damaging reports noted on latest scan.

    Hotspots

    • West and central Texas / southeastern New Mexico: Slight Risk excessive rainfall tonight into Friday morning from Vance remnant moisture. Training storms and elevated PWATs support localized flash flooding, especially urban areas, roads, low-lying spots, and burn scars. Dominant residual restoration ticket. Flood Watches in effect.
    • Central and northeast Kansas: Isolated hail threat this evening with storms along the stalled front. Primary short-term severe focus. Population centers include Topeka, Salina, Manhattan, Hutchinson.
    • Southwest Texas: Localized brief tornado possible early this evening with low-topped cells in a moist airmass. Short-lived.
    • Residual river and coastal flooding: Ongoing Flood Warnings on the St. Johns River system in Florida and portions of New Mexico, plus minor coastal flood advisories. Not tied to the new ERO Slight.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~03Z Oct 30 2026 / ~8 PM PDT Oct 29)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. Remnants of Vance (EPAC, final advisory issued) pose no U.S. land threat; moisture spreading into SW U.S. No coastal or Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereMarginalSPC Day 1 Marginal Risk (~19k sq mi, ~592k people) for central/NE Kansas (isolated hail) and locally SW Texas (brief tornado possible). No active watches or MDs.
    FloodSlightWPC Day 1 Slight Risk for west/central Texas and SE New Mexico (Vance moisture). Marginal near KS/MO/NE/IA. Residual river Flood Warnings (FL St. Johns, NM) and coastal advisories continue. No Moderate or higher. Flood Watches active in TX/NM.

    Rising Queries

    • flood watch
    • Texas flood
    • New Mexico rain
    • Vance moisture
    • Kansas hail

    Restoration Read

    Quiet Pulse. Dominant residual ticket is localized flash flooding potential in west and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico from Vance remnant moisture tonight into Friday, plus isolated hail in central/northeast Kansas and a very limited brief tornado possibility in southwest Texas. Residual river stage concerns on Flood Warnings in Florida and New Mexico. No organized widespread damage expected. Monitor for water intrusion, debris, and high water on roads. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. No SPC Slight or higher severe risk on the latest Day 1 outlook. No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC.

    Sources: Storm Prediction Center (Day 1 Outlook 0100Z Oct 30, issued 0728 PM CDT Oct 29), Weather Prediction Center (Day 1 ERO Slight Risk, updated 0132 UTC Oct 30), National Weather Service (watches, warnings, residual Flood Warnings, Flood Watches in TX/NM), National Hurricane Center (Atlantic quiet; Remnants of Vance EPAC final advisory). Afternoon desk: quiet-pulse-2026-10-29-afternoon.

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 28

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 28

    As of the afternoon desk on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (approximately 9:14 PM PDT / 04:14 UTC October 29), the national picture is a Quiet Pulse. The Storm Prediction Center’s latest Day 1 Convective Outlook (0100 UTC update) holds only a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley. The Weather Prediction Center Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook shows probability of exceeding flash flood guidance less than 5 percent nationally. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning is in effect on the U.S. coast or Gulf.

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet

    What Changed

    • Compared with this morning’s pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-28-morning: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet): SPC Day 1 evolved during the day. Midday updates (1300 UTC and 1630 UTC) introduced a Slight Risk over eastern Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin for isolated tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. Tornado Watch 698 was issued at 3:40 PM CDT for eastern MN and northwest WI, valid until 9 PM CDT. By the 0100 UTC October 29 outlook the risk was downgraded to Marginal for the Upper Mississippi Valley (~20,009 sq mi, population ~688,477 including Eau Claire WI); mode transitioned to mostly linear. Watch 698 has expired; no watches or Mesoscale Discussions currently valid.
    • Preliminary Local Storm Reports for October 28 include multiple hail reports in central and eastern Minnesota (dime to quarter-plus, including one 3.00-inch spikey near Grove City MN), isolated wind damage in Dakota County MN, and one weak tornado report (brief rotation, no damage) near Danbury, Burnett County WI around 5:40 PM CDT.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook continues to show probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance less than 5 percent. No risk areas.
    • No named tropical cyclone threatens or has just hit U.S. land. Atlantic basin quiet; Tropical Depression Vance in the Eastern Pacific poses no U.S. threat.
    • Severe lane opened temporarily to Slight then closed back to Marginal. Flood remains Quiet. Quiet Pulse criteria hold on the latest products.

    Live Status

    SPC Day 1 (valid through 12Z October 29) lists a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms from parts of southeast Minnesota into western and northern Wisconsin. A subtle shortwave and cold front support isolated thunderstorms with a localized severe threat early this evening; deep-layer shear is strong but instability limited. Threat expected to diminish overnight. No convective watches or active MDs.

    WPC Day 1 ERO shows no organized excessive rainfall risk; probability of exceeding flash flood guidance is less than 5 percent. Residual Flood Warnings persist on rivers in Florida, Colorado, and New Mexico from prior rainfall.

    NWS has scattered Flood Warnings, Coastal Flood Advisories/Warnings, Wind Advisories, and a Winter Storm Warning in Alaska. No widespread severe thunderstorm or flash flood warnings dominating the national map. Hawaii High Wind Warning on summits.

    Hotspots

    • Upper Mississippi Valley (MN/WI): Residual Marginal severe risk. Isolated hail and gusts possible early evening along the front. Population exposure limited; threat winding down after Watch 698. Multiple hail LSRs and one weak tornado already logged.
    • Residual river flooding zones (FL, Southwest): Ongoing Flood Warnings from prior events. Saturated soils elevate risk for rapid runoff in low-lying areas and arroyos.
    • Alaska: Winter Storm Warning continues for heavy snow on south slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Noatak Valley through Thursday. Travel impacts possible.

    Just Hit

    Hail reports from central Minnesota this afternoon (Blomkest, Granite Falls, Grove City areas) with sizes up to 3 inches in spots. One weak tornado reported near Danbury WI (brief, no damage). Isolated wind damage in eastern Minnesota. Residual river flooding continues on systems in Florida and the Southwest from prior events.

    Pulse Table

    Tropical: None | Severe: Marginal (Upper MS Valley) | Flood: Quiet | Other: Winter Storm Warning AK; scattered local Flood Warnings.

    Restoration Read

    Primary residual concerns are localized river and coastal flooding in Florida and the Southwest, plus any minor hail impacts in Minnesota. No organized severe or excessive rain event for broad restoration volume today. Alaska snow may produce isolated travel and structural issues in remote areas.

    What This Is Not

    Not a Slight or higher severe day on the latest outlook. Not a Moderate or higher flood risk day. Not a tropical landfall or coastal watch/warning day. Organized severe window for the Upper Midwest (Slight Risk and Tornado Watch 698) has closed for the evening.

    Looking Ahead One Day

    Thursday: SPC Day 2 holds no severe thunderstorm areas forecast. WPC outlooks point to increasing heavy rain potential across the Southern High Plains and Southwest as moisture and a trough approach. Florida rain risk diminishes. Quiet nationally for severe and tropical.

    Rising Queries

    Minnesota tornado watch, Wisconsin severe weather, Twin Cities storms, late October tornado, SPC Slight Risk Minnesota. (Tied to the daytime Upper Midwest severe window.)

    Sources

    This is a factual pulse of official products only. Conditions change; check local NWS offices for the latest. Not a forecast product.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 27

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 27

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet

    What Changed

    • Compared with this morning’s pulse table (quiet-pulse-2026-10-27-morning: Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet): SPC Day 1 Outlook updated at 0100 UTC Oct 28 (7:59 PM CDT Oct 27, valid 280100Z–281200Z) maintains a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms but contracts it to portions of Far West Texas only (approx. 7,958 sq mi, population ~15,706 including Pecos TX). Previously included southeast New Mexico. Isolated large hail possible for a few more hours this evening before the threat becomes minimal overnight with loss of heating.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 0000 UTC Wed Oct 28, valid 01Z–12Z Wed Oct 28) continues to show the probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance less than 5 percent. No risk areas.
    • No convective watches or current Mesoscale Discussions are valid. Earlier activity near the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains has diminished. No new severe local storm reports elevating the day.
    • No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. Atlantic remains free of tropical cyclones. Tropical Storm Vance (Eastern Pacific, ~40 mph, moving northwest offshore southwestern Mexico) poses no U.S. land threat.
    • Lanes unchanged overall. Severe remains Marginal (footprint reduced and short-term). Flood remains Quiet. Residual river Flood Warnings on the Rio Grande system and tributaries continue as the primary lingering concern.

    Live Status

    As of this Tuesday evening afternoon desk scan (approx. 04:14 UTC Oct 28 / 9:14 PM PDT Oct 27), the national picture remains a Quiet Pulse. The latest SPC Day 1 places a Level 1 Marginal Risk over a small portion of Far West Texas for isolated severe thunderstorms for the next few hours this evening. A remaining storm or two could produce large hail before weakening with the loss of daytime heating. Coverage stays low and population exposure is limited. No watches are in effect, and the overnight severe threat is minimal.

    WPC holds no Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook risk areas. Residual Flood Warnings persist on elevated rivers from prior multi-day rainfall across the Four Corners and Rio Grande basin, including segments of the Rio Grande, Rio Chama, and related tributaries in New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas. Saturated soils maintain localized sensitivity for runoff even without new heavy rain. Coastal Flood Warnings remain active in the Florida Keys and portions of the Florida east coast and southern California from tides and onshore flow, outside the main convective/ERO lanes.

    Hotspots

    • Far West Texas: SPC Marginal (contracted). Isolated thunderstorms with large hail possible near Pecos for a few more hours this evening. Low population exposure and sparse coverage limit impacts. No elevated tornado risk. Threat minimal overnight.
    • Residual Rio Grande and tributary river flooding (NM, CO, TX): Ongoing Flood Warnings from prior heavy rain. Saturated soils elevate risk for rapid runoff in arroyos, low-water crossings, and low-lying areas.
    • Coastal Florida and southern California: Coastal Flood Warnings and high rip current risks continue from onshore flow and high tides. Secondary concern only.

    Just-Hit

    Minor to moderate river flooding continues on Rio Grande system segments and related tributaries. Earlier convective activity in far West Texas and southeast New Mexico has largely diminished. No widespread damage reports. Localized water intrusion and road impacts remain possible on saturated ground. Turn around, don’t drown.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~04Z Oct 28 2026)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. TS Vance (EPAC, ~40 mph, NW) far offshore SW Mexico, no U.S. threat. No coastal/Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereMarginalSPC Day 1 (0100Z Oct 28) Marginal Risk Far West TX only (~8k sq mi). Isolated large hail possible a few more hours this evening. No watches or MDs. Threat minimal overnight.
    FloodQuietWPC Day 1 ERO <5% (no risk). Residual Flood Warnings on Rio Grande system. No Moderate or higher.

    Restoration Read

    Primary residual ticket remains localized river flooding and saturated-soil runoff impacts across the Four Corners and Rio Grande basin. Isolated large hail in the short-term Marginal severe area of Far West Texas could cause limited roof, vehicle, or window damage, but low coverage keeps effects sparse. No organized severe or excessive rainfall expected tonight. Coastal flooding is tide-driven and secondary. Monitor previously warned zones for lingering water intrusion and road closures.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. SPC is only Marginal (not Slight or above). No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC. It is not an official warning. Always verify with weather.gov for your local area.

    Looking Ahead

    Wednesday Day 2: SPC Marginal severe risk over the Upper Mississippi Valley (conditional isolated hail/wind if heating occurs). WPC Day 2 Marginal excessive rainfall for east-central and southeast Florida. Day 3 holds a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of West and Central Texas as remnant moisture from TS Vance is drawn northward—monitor closely, as organized convection on sensitive ground could elevate flash flood potential. Residual flood sensitivity lingers in the Southwest.

    Rising Queries

    Trends unreachable.

    Sources

    Official products: Storm Prediction Center (Day 1 Outlook 0100Z Oct 28), Weather Prediction Center (Day 1 ERO <5%, issued ~0000 UTC Oct 28), National Weather Service (watches, warnings, residual Flood Warnings), National Hurricane Center (Atlantic quiet; TS Vance EPAC). Morning desk: quiet-pulse-2026-10-27-morning.

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 27 Morning

    Storm Updates: Quiet Pulse — Oct 27 Morning

    Tropical: None · Severe: Marginal · Flood: Quiet

    What Changed

    • Compared with the prior afternoon desk pulse (quiet-pulse-2026-10-26-afternoon: Tropical: None · Severe: Quiet · Flood: Marginal): SPC Day 1 Outlook introduced then held a Marginal Risk. The 0100 UTC Oct 28 update (7:59 PM CDT) contracts the Marginal to a small portion of Far West Texas (~7,958 sq mi, population ~15,706 including Pecos TX). Previously broader SE NM into Far West TX. Isolated severe possible for a few more hours this evening before minimal overnight.
    • WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 0000 UTC Wed Oct 28, valid 01Z–12Z Wed Oct 28) remains probability of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance less than 5 percent. No risk areas. Prior Marginal Risks have ended.
    • Residual Flood Warnings continue on the Rio Grande system and tributaries in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Texas from prior multi-day rainfall. Saturated soils persist. Some earlier Severe Thunderstorm Warnings (e.g., Reeves and Jeff Davis Counties TX) verified isolated hail/wind but no widespread reports.
    • No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf. Atlantic free of tropical cyclones. Tropical Storm Vance (Eastern Pacific, ~40 mph, moving NW well offshore southwestern Mexico) poses no U.S. land threat.
    • Severe lane holds at Marginal with contraction and short-term focus; Flood remains Quiet. Residual river flooding is the primary lingering concern. Nothing material upgraded beyond Marginal.

    Live Status

    As of the Tuesday evening scan for the October 27 morning desk (approx. 04:12 UTC Oct 28 / 9:12 PM PDT Oct 27), the national picture is a Quiet Pulse. SPC places a Level 1 Marginal Risk over a small portion of Far West Texas for isolated severe thunderstorms for a few more hours this evening. A remaining storm or two could pose an isolated large hail threat before weakening with the loss of daytime heating. Coverage is low. No convective watches or active Mesoscale Discussions. The severe threat becomes minimal for the remainder of the overnight period.

    WPC confirms no Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Risk (probability <5%). Residual river Flood Warnings continue on the Rio Grande, Rio Puerco, Rio Chama, San Juan River, and related segments across NM, CO, UT, and TX due to prior multi-day rainfall and saturated soils. Coastal Flood Warnings exist in limited coastal areas (Florida Keys, northeast Florida, San Diego/Orange County) driven by onshore flow and high tides but fall outside main lanes. Isolated Severe Thunderstorm Warnings earlier this evening (Midland/Odessa for Reeves/Jeff Davis Counties) indicated hail to 1.5" and gusts to 60 mph, but no widespread LSRs.

    Hotspots

    • Far West Texas: SPC Marginal (contracted). Isolated thunderstorms with large hail possible this evening near Pecos. Low population exposure and sparse coverage limit impacts. Threat winds down overnight.
    • Residual river flooding zones: Ongoing Flood Warnings from prior events on the Rio Grande system and tributaries. Saturated soils elevate sensitivity for runoff in arroyos and low-lying areas.

    Just-Hit

    Minor to moderate river flooding continues on segments of the Rio Grande and tributaries. Earlier flash flood concerns have largely expired. Isolated severe thunderstorm activity produced localized hail and wind reports in Far West Texas this evening but nothing widespread. Localized water intrusion and road impacts remain possible on saturated ground. Turn around, don’t drown.

    Pulse Table

    LaneStatusNotes (as of ~04Z Oct 28 2026)
    TropicalNoneNo tropical cyclones in the Atlantic. TS Vance (EPAC, ~40 mph, NW) far offshore SW Mexico, no U.S. threat. No coastal/Gulf watches or warnings.
    SevereMarginalSPC Day 1 Marginal Risk Far West TX (~8k sq mi). Isolated large hail possible for a few more hours this evening. No watches. Threat minimal overnight.
    FloodQuietWPC Day 1 ERO <5% (no risk). Residual Flood Warnings on Rio Grande system. No Moderate or higher.

    Restoration Read

    Primary residual ticket is localized river flooding impacts from prior heavy rain across the Four Corners and Rio Grande basin, with saturated soils. Isolated large hail possible in the Marginal severe area of Far West TX could produce localized roof, vehicle, or window damage, but low coverage limits effects. No organized severe or excessive rainfall expected tonight. Monitor for lingering water intrusion and road closures in previously warned zones. Coastal flooding is tide-driven and secondary.

    What This Is Not

    This is a Quiet Pulse. SPC is only Marginal (not Slight or above). No WPC Moderate or higher excessive rainfall. No tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning on the U.S. coast or Gulf of America. This desk summarizes public products from the SPC, WPC, NWS, and NHC. It is not an official warning. Always verify with weather.gov for your local area.

    Looking Ahead

    Wednesday Day 2: SPC Marginal severe risk potential over the Upper Mississippi Valley. WPC Day 2 Marginal excessive rainfall for east-central/southeast Florida. Day 3 may bring elevated rainfall risks into portions of Texas as remnant moisture interacts with shortwave features. Residual flood sensitivity lingers in the Southwest where soils remain wet.

    Rising Queries

    Trends unreachable.

    Sources

    Official products: Storm Prediction Center (Day 1 Outlook 0100 UTC Oct 28; prior 2000Z), Weather Prediction Center (Day 1 ERO <5%), National Weather Service (watches, warnings, residual Flood Warnings, isolated SVRs), National Hurricane Center (Atlantic quiet). Previous desk: quiet-pulse-2026-10-26-afternoon.

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Always check weather.gov for local forecasts and warnings. Turn around, don’t drown.