Possible Brief Tornado in Northern California With Scattered Storms Farther South

Organized severe thunderstorms are not expected across the United States today or tonight. Only general thunderstorm chances exist in parts of the West and Southwest, with no severe weather areas outlined.

A strong cold front has moved inland across northern California. Strong wind gusts may accompany a shallow line of storms, and a brief tornado is possible mainly through mid-afternoon, especially where the terrain helps lift the air.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across southern Arizona this afternoon and evening. A few of the stronger cells could produce strong wind gusts, though organized severe storms are not anticipated.

General thunderstorm chances extend into New Mexico and parts of Texas. No organized severe weather is expected in these areas today or tonight.

Thunderstorms remain possible in a general sense across Oregon and Nevada as systems move through the region. Any storms that form should stay below severe levels.