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KEY MESSAGES

- A gradual warming trend in temperatures is forecast, with near-normal temperatures early this week warming to around 8-10 degrees above normal by next weekend.

- No precipitation is forecast for the next seven days.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1235 AM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026

The first of two upper level ridges that will be in control of our weather for the next seven days is passing to the east while the next ridge is building to the west. We are probably amid the driest airmass we have seen in months. The 00z Nashville RAOB recorded a column precipitable water of just 0.47 inches.

Through the week deep layer ridging builds in from the southwest. This keeps the dry airmass locked in place with gradual warming through the week. Highs work towards the mid to upper 70s. Deterministic GFS tries to flatten the ridge out early next week, but ECMWF, ensembles and GFSAI/ECMWFAI do not seem to think we break from the pattern at that point. Nevertheless an enjoyable and stable period of weather still looks likely for the predictable future.

AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 445 PM CDT Sun Oct 18 2026

High pressure dominates the lower Ohio valley weather with a cool/dry air mass in place. VFR will be the standing rule with clear skies and light winds thru the bulk of the forecast. Time/height cross sections hint FEW-SCT250 may appear toward the end of the planning phase hours of the forecast, but the suggestion is marginal at best.

PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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