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KEY MESSAGES

- Cooler and drier through Friday morning as high pressure passes by to the north.

- Rain chances (30-50%) return Friday into Saturday morning with heavy downpours possible.

- A return to hot and humid weather is expected for Sunday through the first half of next week with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values pushing into the 100-105 range.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1248 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

High pressure will linger across the Quad State through Friday morning, bringing a break in the heat and humidity as well as the precipitation.

The next chance of precipitation (30-50$) will arrive Friday into Saturday as a shortwave and deeper moisture approaches from the Plains. Precipitable water values are still forecast to jump up to around 2 inches, which again, supports very heavy downpours. The shortwave will then push east of the area Saturday morning, which will allow for mainly dry conditions for the rest of the weekend.

Upper-level riding will build into the Quad State over the weekend and for at least the first half of next week, bringing hot temperatures (in the mid 90s) and increased humidity (dewpoints climbing into the 70s.) The combination of the two, will lead to heat index values pushing back up into the 100-105 degree range with only limited chances for afternoon thunderstorms.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 1133 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

VFR conditions are expected through the overnight hours with light winds. A light northeast wind is anticipated tomorrow during the day with VFR conditions continuing.

PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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