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KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 1024 AM CDT Sun Oct 11 2026
- Much above normal temperatures will return with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees on Sunday, and continuing through much of next week with little or no precipitation.
SHORT TERM
(Now through Wednesday) Issued at 1024 AM CDT Sun Oct 11 2026
High pressure will build over the area and dominate the upper level pattern tonight through Wednesday. As a result, little to no rainfall is expected for the next several days. Drier air and low humidities will persist for the short term forecast. As a result, temperatures will still be above average for this time of year with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. The feels like temperatures will be quite close to the actual temperatures, which should feel quite pleasant by comparison to the last few weeks. MSW
LONG TERM
(Wednesday night through Saturday) Issued at 1024 AM CDT Sun Oct 11 2026
Wednesday through the Friday, high pressure will continue to dominate the upper level pattern. Southerly surface winds and onshore flow will return Wednesday through Friday. Little to no rainfall is expected. Highs will be in the low 90s to upper 80s with feels like temperatures close to the actual temperature values. The drier air and lower humidities will be a nice change compared to the last few weeks.
A dry cool front moves through the area Friday with little to no rain expected at this time looking at the models. We might get a sprinkle out of the front before it moves through the area, but that will be a low chance of occurrence. But it will likely bring cooler temperatures for next weekend. Forecast highs are in the low to mid 80s next weekend briefly before warming again. MSW
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1024 AM CDT Sun Oct 11 2026
VFR conditions prevail at all area airports and will persist through the forecast period. MSW
MARINE
Issued at 1024 AM CDT Sun Oct 11 2026
Winds have decreased across our local waters with rather benign marine conditions taking take across the area. Winds of 5 to 10 knots and seas of 1 to 2 feet can be expected through much of the upcoming workweek as high pressure builds into the region.
LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...None. GM...None. MS...None. GM...None.
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