A Few Thunderstorms Possible in Northwest (FORECAST)

December 18,2015
A few rumbles of thunder are possible into Saturday in the Pacific Northwest. Severe thunderstorms, however, are not expected through the weekend.
Below are the forecast details on the severe weather threat.

Thunderstorm Forecast

This Weekend

• Some thundershowers are possible in the Pacific Northwest and central California, as the cold air aloft sweeps inland. Some small hail is possible, and a brief tornado can't be ruled out.
• Elsewhere across the Lower 48, the atmosphere is expected to be stable preventing thunderstorm development.

For specific tornado threat forecasts, check out the latest TOR:CON forecasts from severe weather expert, Dr. Greg Forbes.

Current Radar with Watches and Warnings

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(MORE: View National Interactive Radar Map | Difference Between a Watch and a Warning)

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