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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 940 PM CDT Mon Oct 12 2026

- Above normal temperatures are forecast through Thursday, with more Fall-like weather expected by the weekend.

- Moderate (Level 2/4) heat impacts may be observed Wednesday and Thursday across portions of the Tennessee Valley.

NEAR TERM

(Today) Issued at 150 AM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026

Clear skies and calm winds will present another ideal night for radiational cooling with lows likely dipping into the mid to low 50s across the area. Don't let the cool morning fool you, with high pressure building both at the surface and aloft, high will soar several degrees above normal again today. In fact, we have a pretty good shot at tying or breaking high temperature records for October 13th today. The standing record at MSL is 91, with the record at HSV being 89. Currently the forecast highs are 90 and 89 respectively. Fortunately the summer like heat is not met with summer like humidity. Dew points will remain in the 60s with a medium chance of mixing down into the high 50s this afternoon thanks to very dry air aloft.

SHORT TERM

(Tuesday night through Thursday) Issued at 940 PM CDT Mon Oct 12 2026

A large area of high pressure will rotate over the Deep South Wednesday and Thursday, continued warm/sunny conditions will persist through much of the work week. Ample sunshine and light southerly winds will again help push high temperatures into the upper 80s to lower 90s in most locations both days, with lows remaining in the low to mid 60s. The southerly winds will also help advect moisture into the area, as evidenced by dewpoints climbing into the mid to upper 60s. Combined with temperatures in the lower 90s, this will push heat index values in the low to mid 90s and potentially create some Moderate (Level 2/4) heat impacts both days. These high temperatures are well above the seasonal norm, so continue practicing heat safety if you have outdoor plans!

LONG TERM

(Thursday night through Monday) Issued at 940 PM CDT Mon Oct 12 2026

A strong upper trough over the Great Lakes will push a strong cold front into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Thursday night into Friday. Not anticipating much in the way of rain chances with this feature, but some added cloud cover may accompany it as it passes through the area. The main impact will be the breezy conditions that will be observed on Friday with the passage of the front and much cooler and drier air mass that will advect into the area in its wake. Highs on Friday (the transition day) will run about 10 degrees lower than Wednesday/Thursday (highs in the lower 80s), but a strong push of cooler air will occur overnight as lows will drop like a rock into the mid to upper 40s by early Saturday morning. This autumn-like air mass will take hold on Saturday as highs in the upper 60s will be common on Saturday and the upper 60s to lower 70s on Sunday (with lows in the 40s). As ridging builds in, a gradual warming trend will take place as highs return to the mid to upper 70s by Monday.

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 534 AM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026

VFR conditions will prevail at both terminals for the duration of the TAF period.

HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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