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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 630 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

- Sunny skies and warm temperatures are on tap at least through the next several days. With a lot of outside activities like sports and festivals, sun and temperature related health risks are present. Make sure you are using sunscreen and drinking enough water.

- Potential exists for development of fog toward sunrise tomorrow.

SHORT TERM

(Now through Tuesday night) Issued at 1224 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

High pressure continues to dominate, both at the surface and aloft. The pattern is expected to continue through the workweek. This is keeping us sunny, warm, and dry with not much else to talk about. High temperatures will be 5-10 degrees above normal, climbing into the upper 80s except along the coastal area.

LONG TERM

(Wednesday through Saturday night) Issued at 1224 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

Upper high pressure stretching across the Gulf northeasterly out into the Atlantic, plus low level high pressure along the Atlantic coast continue into next weekend. High temperatures, generally in the upper 80s, may break 90 at some location in the CWA. This is early heat, but not unheard of, with the average first 90 degree day at our climate sites occurring in mid May. With the circulation around the surface high, we can expect decent humidity and a chance for fog in the early mornings. This will be a day- to-day consideration, though.

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 630 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

All terminals VFR at forecast issuance and expected to remain that way during the evening hours. There will likely be some lower cloud cover develop after 06z at most terminals with cloud bases FL005 to FL010, but high cloud cover should reduce the threat of radiation fog development. Any flight restrictions should see those conditions improve by 15z Monday.

MARINE

Issued at 1224 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

High pressure from the northeast gulf into the Atlantic continues to produce a moderate easterly to southeasterly fetch over the northern Gulf that will become more southerly through the week. Marine conditions are improving slightly into the new work week as winds ease to around 10kt. These conditions will then continue through the long- term forecast period.

LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

LA...None. GM...None. MS...None. GM...None.