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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 944 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

- Cooler conditions return Friday into the weekend after a cold front brings low chances (10-15%) of showers to portions of the area Friday afternoon.

NEAR TERM

(Rest of tonight and Friday) Issued at 944 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

The main talking point in the near term is a cold front approaching the Tennessee Valley tonight from the northwest. An upper level trough stemming from the Great Lakes region will bring the subsequent cold front to the area by Friday morning into the afternoon. Accompanying this, a 50 kt LLJ will allow gusty winds up to 20-30 mph along and behind the front Friday into Saturday. While the frontal passage will be mostly dry, CAMs have hinted at a very low chance (15% or less) of some shower development along and east of I-65. However, we will likely see more virga than showers as a dry atmospheric profile continues to exist toward the surface. If showers do form, no thunderstorms are anticipated as lapse rates and instability remain very weak. Be sure to secure any loose outdoor items if you have not already done so! Otherwise, temperatures should remain capped in the 70s through most of the area.

SHORT TERM

(Friday night through Sunday) Issued at 944 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

Friday night, temperatures are forecast to drop into the 40s after the front shifts southeast of the area and sfc high pressure funnels in. The aforementioned wind gusts and overall dry air mass will prevent any risk of fog formation. Saturday will bring continued gusty conditions along with much cooler temperatures than we've been experiencing- keeping highs in the 60s. Saturday night, temperatures plummet into the upper 30s to lower 40s and winds should lighten back into the 5-10 mph range. Frost is not currently anticipated, but will be monitored in future updates. Be sure to dress in layers this weekend if you have outdoor plans!

LONG TERM

(Sunday night through Thursday) Issued at 944 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

High pressure will remain dominant during the long term period as upper ridging slowly pushes east during the middle of the week. This will result in dry weather and gradually warmer temperatures with highs climbing back into the 70s on Monday then into the 80s on Thursday. We should see plenty of sunshine through the week and clear skies at night. While temperatures will rise back above seasonal norms, it will feel much more like fall compared to the record breaking heat we have seen recently.

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 558 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period with a low chance of MVFR conditions Friday afternoon if showers form near either site. Confidence is not high enough to include this is the TAF package. Additionally, wind gusts will pick up early Friday with gusts up to 15-25 kts from the NW. Beyond the TAF period, wind shear looks likely. However, this will be added in a future update.

HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

AL...None. TN...None.