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KEY MESSAGES

- On/off rain showers and breezy conditions through Friday.

- Warm temperatures this upcoming weekend (70s likely).

DISCUSSION

Issued at 222 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2026

Pattern Synopsis: A persistent ribbon of faster northwest upper- level flow will extend from western Canada into the northeast U.S. through the rest of the work week. A few impulses are forecast to translate through this mean flow pattern during the period. A stronger wave is forecast to dive into the Pacific Northwest later Friday, resulting in downstream heights rising across the eastern U.S. for the weekend. Some model disagreement exists in how quickly this ridging breaks down early next week which brings some uncertainty to the local forecast after this weekend. Temperatures through the period are expected to be mostly above normal, with high temperatures well above normal for the weekend (widespread readings in the 70s).

Forecast Details: As mentioned above, northwest upper-level flow is expected locally through Friday. Impulses streaming through this mean flow and the WAA ahead of these impulses will bring a periodic shower risk during the period. However, a lack of moisture should keep significant rainfall chances to a minimum. The deepest cyclonic flow and coolest mid-level temperatures within this flow regime arrive for Thursday into Friday which will support at least a few heavier showers where they occur. Seasonably mild conditions are expected through Friday for the most part, with Thursday and Thursday night the coolest period.

The upcoming weekend is looking fantastic at this point, with unseasonably warm temperatures (highs in the 70s) and dry conditions anticipated. This will overlap nicely with the rapidly developing fall colors over northern Michigan.

The ridging over the eastern half of the U.S. starts breaking down after the weekend, signaling the return of cooler temperatures and rain chances. Still a fair amount of model spread in how quickly the pattern shifts again, so adjustments to the forecast to start the next work week are likely.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/

Issued at 121 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2026

VFR conditions expected, though low chance of MVFR cigs esp for CIU this afternoon, where there is a better chance for SHRA and perhaps TSRA between 21-0z. Lesser chances for SHRA/TSRA elsewhere except for possibly PLN. Primary concern is wind...40-50kt LLJ overhead around 0-6z tonight; unclear how much of this will transfer downward and currently have some gusts 20-25kts with LLWS around 1500-2000ft from SW/WSW. This should diminish between 6-9z and sustained winds drop from 10-15kts to 5-10kts and shift from SSW to W between 10-13z and eventually to NW after 13-15z.

APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

MI...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT Wednesday for LHZ345>349. Gale Warning until 11 PM EDT this evening for LMZ323-341-342- 344>346. Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EDT Wednesday for LSZ321-322.