1PM Day 3 Convective Outlook for Monday, February 23. NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST
SUMMARY
Thunderstorms are not expected across the United States on Monday.
Synopsis
Mid-level troughing will intensify rapidly over the Eastern US, helping deepen a significant surface cyclone off the New England Coast. At the same time, ridging will build over the western and central US. As the mid-level pattern amplifies, a strong cold front associated with the East Coast low will sweep offshore scouring low-level moisture from much of the continent. In its wake, a cool and dry air mass will settle over much of the country, suppressing thunderstorm activity.