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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 312 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026

- Cooler temperatures will move in over the weekend in the wake of a cold front.

- Northerly winds of 10-15 MPH (with gusts up to 20-30 MPH) will last through this afternoon.

- Patchy frost may occur early Sunday and Monday mornings in a few wind-sheltered locations across southern TN and northeast AL.

NEAR TERM

(Today) Issued at 312 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026

After some temporary clearing, some mid-level stratus decks are beginning to drift back southward into the Tennessee Valley on the backside of the trough. These broken decks of clouds will create partly to mostly cloudy conditions again this morning, before scattering out in the afternoon. The main weather impact today will be the continued gusty N/NNE winds that will gust to between 10-20 MPH today. These winds will reinforce this cool/dry autumn air mass. Thus, despite some sunshine it will feel quite cool this afternoon, with highs only peaking in the low to mid 60s in most locations.

SHORT TERM

(Saturday night through Monday) Issued at 1011 PM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026

High pressure will expand over the eastern CONUS toward the later half of the weekend as low pressure moves east off the Atlantic coast and upper ridging begins to build over the Midwest and into the Southeast. Large scale subsidence will keep dry conditions in place with plenty of sunshine expected during the day. One thing we will be monitoring is the potential for patchy frost in sheltered and high elevations both Sunday and Monday mornings as temps dip down into the upper 30s across portions of southern TN and northeast AL. Afternoon highs will be very nice through the short term period, topping out in the upper 60s to lower 70s each day.

LONG TERM

(Monday night through Friday) Issued at 1011 PM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026

Overall, it looks like the Fall-like weather will largely continue through Friday. A stout upper ridge will build over the central CONUS and into the South this next week as an upper trough persists over the eastern seaboard. By Thursday/Friday, the upper ridge starts to push eastward as a shortwave trough swings over the north-central portion of the country. Meanwhile, surface high pressure looks to remain entrenched over the Great Lakes and down into the Deep South through the week. Overall, little to no rainfall will be the theme through this next work week. Highs warm into the 70s for much of the week before increasing into the lower 80 degrees for some locations by late week as the axis of the aforementioned upper ridge moves over the the region. Lows will generally remain in the 40s for most of the week. Although, some locations may see lows around 50 degrees by Thursday night. Ultimately, it might be a good idea to grab at least a light jacket when heading out the door this week!

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 536 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026

BKN decks of MVFR stratus will continue to move into the region this morning, before scattering out in the afternoon, with VFR conditions the predominant flight category. Gusty north to north- northeast winds between 15-25 kts will persist through the day at both terminals before weakening to 5 kts or less after sunset.

HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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