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KEY MESSAGES

- Hot weather continues through the weekend, peaking on Monday with highs in the 100s. Widespread heat index values in the 100s are expected on Monday.

- Isolated to scattered showers/storms possible (15%) Saturday afternoon-evening. Strong/severe storms are not expected.

- Cooler (seasonable) weather expected Tuesday onwards with highs in the 80s to around 90 degrees.

- Scattered shower/storm chances (15-45%) return mid-late next week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 127 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026

Temperatures this afternoon are currently sitting in the upper 80s to low 90s, and are expected to top out in the low-mid 90s. Aloft a ridge remains in place over the eastern Rockies/western Plains. Lows tonight will be in the upper 60s to low 70s with clear skies and light winds.

Highs climb into the mid 90s on Saturday with light winds shifting to the east as a weak front slides into the area. Isolated to perhaps scattered thunderstorm development is possible (15%) Saturday afternoon for areas mainly along/north of Interstate 80. Weak shear should keep any shower/storm brief and non-severe. Any shower/storm will dissipate around sunset as instability wanes.

Heat increases on Sunday as highs soar into the upper 90s. Sunny skies and light winds make for an unpleasant day for those outdoors. Heat index values climb to around 100 degrees, but look to fall short of reaching heat advisory criteria (105 degrees). Areas most favored to experience 100 degree heat index values will be along and north of I-80.

Monday remains on track to be the hottest day of the forecast period. Forecast highs are currently in the low 100s, which would be the first 100 degree day this year for most portions of the forecast area. Highs combined with dewpoints in the 60s will result in widespread heat index values in the 100s. At least a portion if not the entire area will likely need a heat advisory on Monday, but will defer to a future shift to narrow down the exact area that is likely to meet advisory criteria. Those with outdoor activities on Monday will want to take breaks and drink plenty of water as sunny skies and light winds will not provide relief from the heat.

A trough dives into the Midwest Monday night, flattening the ridge and pushing a cold front through the area. Cooler weather is expected Tuesday onwards with highs in the 80s to around 90 degrees. As a northwesterly flow pattern sets up over the area next week, it will bring multiple chances for precipitation to the area. Details on these chances will become clearer as we get closer in time (most likely late afternoon-early overnight hours).* Add discussion here.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 1159 PM CDT Fri Jul 17 2026

For KGRI/KEAR Airports:

VFR conditions will prevail. Under upper level high pressure and a weak surface boundary, winds will be light and variable through much of the next 24 hours. Some scattered cumulus could develop and there could be some showers/thunderstorms north and east of the terminals during the late afternoon hours Saturday. Currently expect the terminals to be dry.

GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NE...None. KS...None.