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KEY MESSAGES

- Mostly dry conditions throughout the next 7 days

- Above normal temperatures through Wednesday; closer to normal temperatures beyond

DISCUSSION

Issued at 118 PM CST Mon Nov 9 2026

As of 115 PM Monday afternoon, quasi-zonal midlevel flow remains across much of the CONUS with a weak shortwave trough across north TX and across the upper MS valley. A weak surface trough extends from northern MN through northwest KS. Limited cold air resides within the post-frontal airmass with 70s ahead of the front and upper 60s behind. This frontal passage will sweep across the entire area overnight with a weak area of surface high pressure settling into the region for Tuesday. This should yield light winds and temperatures similar to today.

The next shortwave trough is poised to eject into the Plains late Tuesday night into Wednesday. This will shunt another cold front through the forecast area Wednesday. Temperatures behind the front will be noticeable cooler with highs by Thursday in the 50s to near 60. These closer to normal temperatures in the 50s and 60s will continue into the upcoming weekend. The chance for rainfall may arrive late in the weekend as a western CONUS trough advances toward the central Plains on Sunday.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/

Issued at 1042 PM CST Mon Nov 9 2026

Main aviation concern will remain patchy fog starting later tonight.

Still looking for some shallow patchy fog to develop southeast of a weak surface trough that is slowly tracking through the area. Current thinking is that KICT-KHUT-KCNU will have the best chance to see some fog that should last into the morning hours Tue. Just like last few days, any fog that develops is expected to be shallow. Outside of the morning fog, VFR conditions are anticipated for the remainder of Tuesday.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.