Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0756 PM CDT Wed Oct 17 2018

Valid 180100Z - 181200Z

...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Severe storms are not expected through tonight.

...Discussion...
As an upper trough continues to advance slowly eastward across
eastern Canada and the northeastern U.S., a weakening cut-off low
will linger over the Southwest/Great Basin.  At the surface, high
pressure will largely prevail over the CONUS, though a weak/remnant
front will linger across north Florida and the Gulf Coast region.

A few lightning strikes will remain possible this evening/overnight
near the remnant front, however most lightning-producing convection
should remain offshore.  As such, the thunder area is being trimmed
-- though not eliminated -- in the vicinity of the frontal zone. 
Still, coverage of onshore lightning should remain sparse, at best.

..Goss.. 10/18/2018