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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 943 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

- Low chances (30% or less) of showers overnight, primarily in NW AL and southern middle TN

- Monitoring the potential for much above normal temperatures this weekend

NEAR TERM

(Today) Issued at 221 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026

As of around 2 AM, the cold front looks to be bisecting our forecast area as indicated by a change of wind speed and direction in observations. Along and behind the front, winds have backed to the north and increased slightly. Cloud cover and light rain currently moving through middle TN can also be seen along and behind the front. Through the early morning hours, clouds and rain will continue to progress east, yet the heaviest/highest coverage of both look to remain well to our north. Thus, our TN counties may be the only ones to see some light rain, elsewhere will likely remain entirely dry.

Through the day, skies will clear as the front progresses to the SE and high pressure builds in from the north. The weak CAA will limit highs to the mid to upper 70s. Drier air aloft looks to move in this afternoon and could prompt some breezy conditions. Post frontal winds already look to be elevated with gusts of around 15 MPH. Should some drier air aloft mix down, isolated higher gusts are likely late this afternoon.

SHORT TERM

(Monday night through Wednesday) Issued at 943 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

Post-frontal conditions are forecast to remain dry as sfc high pressure shifts in from the northwest and remains over the TN Valley through mid week. Highs during this time are forecast to warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s under mostly clear skies. Overnight lows are forecast to drop into the 50s. These temperatures are considered seasonally normal for this time of year. A pattern shift, however, is coming with the potential to bring above normal temperatures back to the area (more on this in the long term below).

LONG TERM

(Wednesday night through Sunday) Issued at 943 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

Wednesday night a trough and associated sfc low will slide into the Lower Great Lakes and the long extending cold front will be pulled into the TN Valley. Lows will be in the lower 50s. We will be in a postfrontal airmass on Thursday with northwesterly flow aloft as a trough builds throughout the Plains. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s Thursday afternoon, with a cool night as lows reach the upper 40s to lower 50s. The cool temps will quickly come to an end as they will be on the rise through the weekend. Friday will have highs around 80 degrees, and Sunday has the potential to reach 90 in a few spots! These temps will be dependent on the evolution of the ridge though as there is model disagreement on its amplitude, timing and various shortwaves, so stay tuned. Regardless, be sure to brush up on your heat safety and ensure that next weekend you know how to stay cool and hydrated. Don't forget: never leave people or pets in vehicles!

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 542 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026

Light showers may impact either terminal at the beginning of the TAF period, yet RA was kept out of the TAF due to the very light and brief nature of the showers. Ceilings look to remain VFR even among early morning overcast skies. Ceilings will lift significantly through the day with gusty NNE winds remaining through the afternoon before winds decrease overnight.

HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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