Or maybe it's because we've had a lack of big Spring tornado seasons the last few years. When I say big, I mean one right after another. Conga line so to speak. The Deep South has had it's fair share of outbreaks the last few years, but we've really haven't had busy April since..... Well, you know when. I don't work at SPC nor do I know their criteria for issuing 15%/30% outlooks beyond the Day 5 timeframe. However, I do know that some have worked there for 20+ years now and have a general feel for the pattern. When you see them issue Day 5+ outlooks, you start thinking and planning. Not say well, it's gonna Forecasted Convective Amplification Deficiency before it even happens. They know what they're doing.