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KEY MESSAGES

- Patchy fog and low clouds possible again tonight, primarily over central Kansas.

- Gradual warm up this weekend and next week with temperatures slightly above average.

- Little to no rain chances over the next 7 days.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 333 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2026

Currently, a mid/upper level short wave trough is sweeping across the central part of the country while weak ridging is being displaced eastward. Low clouds remain across a sliver of central Kansas as well as far eastern Kansas associated with shallow moisture under the ridge. As the next wave passes across the region, additional clouds will shift into the region tonight through Saturday morning. Patchy fog may also be a concern again across central Kansas late tonight/early Saturday morning. Overnight lows will fall into the 30s for most, though the magnitude of the cold air may not be realized due to the low/mid level clouds. Patchy frost remains possible for much of the area. Clouds will gradually clear from west to east as the short wave moves across the region and temperatures will begin to rebound. High on Saturday will range from the lower 60s across central Kansas to the middle 50s in southeast Kansas.

For Sunday into mid-week, broad ridging will build over the Western US and across the Plains. Dry weather, mostly clear conditions, and above normal temperatures are forecast through Wednesday of next week. Models are hinting at another shortwave towards middle/end of next week as a deep trough digs into the Northeast US. At this point, this feature looks to have minimal ramifications across the forecast area and may only lead to a slight cool-down for the end of next week.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 1038 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2026

Aviation concerns will remain fog and low clouds tonight into Sat morning.

Starting to see some pockets of fog develop over central KS but appears to be very patchy at this time. Feel this trend will continue over the next few hours, before fg becomes more widespread along our western flank, affecting KRSL-KGBD. However, do feel that we will see periods of fog at KHUT-KSLN- KICT but maybe more transient and not as dense as out west. Still think that sct high clouds may keep dense fog from getting too widespread. Meanwhile, over far eastern KS, MVFR cigs remain in place and will not be going anywhere tonight through Sat morning. For now will start to lift low clouds and fog in the 16-18z time frame.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.