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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 609 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026

- Cooler Thursday and much cooler Friday with scattered showers.

- Gradually warming, but generally cooler and drier conditions this weekend into next week.

SHORT TERM

(Tonight through Friday) Issued at 1018 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

The system that has caused all of the recent active weather is finally departing the region to the northeast tonight. Northerly winds will build in behind the associated cold front on Thursday. A wide range of high temperatures are expected, ranging from near 70 over the far southwestern Panhandle to the mid 80s off the Caprock. Latest models, especially NAM are more bullish with regards to showers developing on the backside of the departing trough late Thursday into Friday morning. Periods of heavier showers are possible, however given the timing and much more cool, stable airmass, thunderstorms are not of a concern.

LONG TERM

(Friday night through next Wednesday) Issued at 1018 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

Cloudy skies and scattered showers into the afternoon on Friday will allow for some of the coolest high temperatures we have seen in some time with highs only reaching the mid-to-upper 60s on the Caprock and low 70s off the Caprock. Breezy NW winds in the morning may gust to 30 mph. A disturbance will stall to our south and east this weekend, however long range models look to keep any associated moisture outside of the forecast area. Highs will increase a few degrees each day starting Saturday into mid-next week.

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 609 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026

Winds gradually veer from WNW at the start of the period to NNE by the end of the period, with sustained speeds increasing to around 15 kts by late morning. Ceilings lower this evening, with MVFR likely through the overnight. Ceilings could reach IFR by the end of the period. There is also potential for spotty light showers and patchy fog, mainly between 06-12z.

LUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.