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Current GFS models are predicting the evolution of a large cyclone over NW portions of the CONUS, that will advance SE into the Great Plains region Thurs-Fri. Moderate to strong capping into SE KS and NE OK may limit the potential for svr. threat over this area. However…steeper lapse rates further north, esp. SW IA and NW MO may encourage supercell development ahead of the cold front. With favorable deep layer shear expected afternoon and evening across the region, potential exists for rotating storms.

Svr. potential will be highly dependent on development and progress of the cyclone across the region, as well as moisture return across the region.