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KEY MESSAGES

- Warming into the weekend. Best chance at 80 is in SEMO on Saturday.

- Couple rounds of showers/storms possible this evening/early overnight and again Sunday. Limited accumulations are expected with both events.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 116 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

Very little has change with the going forecast. With sfc high pressure to the east today and a tighter pressure gradient we have breezy southerly return flow. Wind speeds this afternoon are around 10-15 mph with occasional gusts to around 20-25 mph. Afternoon highs are expected to top out in the mid 70s across the board. This evening and overnight a weak short wave aloft rolls through and brings a quick shot of 40-80% PoPs to mainly southern IL and southwest IN. Total rainfall with this system looks to be around a third to half an inch along and north of the I-64 corridor in southern IL.

Expect a warm and dry day on Saturday with a 70-90% chance of hitting 80 in SEMO. Sunday into Monday an upper level long wave trof rolls through and brings a quick hitting front with it. PoPs have shifted south somewhat with a 30-50% chance for showers and storms south of IL Route 13. Rainfall totals with this second system continue to be low and are only up to a quarter of an inch.

After a brief cool down on Monday to more seasonal temperatures, temperatures begin to rebound back towards 80s by late week. Tuesday another quick shortwave looks to at least graze the area with some scattered 20% PoPs Tuesday evening. Highs will potentially reach the lower to mid 80s on Friday. The 8-14 day outlook continues to show above average temps and near normal precipitation chances.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 1141 PM CDT Fri May 8 2026

Light to moderate rain is falling along a weak upper-levle front along and west of roughly Mt. Vernon, IL. This activity is expected to move slowly eastward while weakening through early Saturday morning. Brief patches of MVFR visibility will be possible, mainly at MVN but prevailing VFR conditions are expected even in light rain. VFR conditions and light to moderate west winds are forecast tomorrow afternoon.

PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

IL...None. MO...None. IN...None. KY...None.

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