SPC Outlook Changes in 2026

[JamesCaruso]

Hadn’t heard about this until I just happened to see this video pop up for me in YouTube

 

[James K]

Yep. saw the info on that a week or so ago.

 

[William Monfredo]

On a positive note, a three-tiered hatching for tornado intensity represents a natural progression in the forecasting processes over the years. On the other hand, it might also convey a level of authenticity, capability & accuracy that simply doesn’t exist at this time.
Rather, it provides a goal for them to continue to strive for, and certainly a good one at that, IMO.

 

[JamesCaruso]

Watching the video and hearing the rationale for the change, it makes sense, yet at the same time I wonder if it’s not a bit over-engineered and adding too much complexity. And it’s false precision, as William said.