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KEY MESSAGES

- There are small chances (15 to 35%) of showers and storms late this afternoon and this evening, then dry conditions will return late tonight and persist the rest of this week into next week.

- Seasonable temperatures will continue through Saturday, then above normal readings arrive Sunday into next week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 122 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

Models slowly bring a weak cold front into our region this evening and overnight, generating a smattering of convection mainly late this afternoon and evening. The model blend produces chances in the 15-35% range, with the higher chances more focused across our eastern half of counties this evening. Many areas will remain dry, but locations that see thunderstorms may see brief heavy rainfall.

Behind the front, drier air will be slow to arrive, finally filtering into our region by Thursday night. Temperatures will remain fairly seasonable Thursday through Saturday, but the lower humidity will make it feel a little more comfortable. Winds will shift to the south Saturday into Saturday night, resulting in a warming trend Sunday into next week. High temperatures will be in the lower to middle 90s Sunday, and the middle to upper 90s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Dew points through this period will max out around 70 degrees, keeping the heat from being too oppressive this time around.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/

Issued at 122 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

Isolated shra/tsra possible at all sites from 00z-06z, but only included PROB30 at at KMVN/KEVV/KOWB. Brief MVFR conditions possible with storms. MVFR/IFR fog expected at KCGI/KPAH between 08z-12z, with MVFR possible at KMVN/KEVV/KOWB. VFR conditions expected through the rest of the TAF period. South to southwest winds around 5kts will become light and variable after 00z, then north around 5 kts between 13-15z.

PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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