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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 1247 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026

- A gradual warmup will continue through the weekend with temperature maximums returning just above normal (mid-to-upper 90s).

- Hazardous heat returns by early next work week with increased potential of more temperature maximums in the lower 100s and less than 0.25-inch of precipitation through the next 7 days.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1247 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026

Ridging, once again, remains as the primary driver of weather conditions through the next week across the Four State Region. Aloft, we will remain mostly at the eastern periphery of the ridge axis, however, surface ridging will suppress enough convective activity for dry weather to continue through the next several days. Some antecedent Thursday rainfall could aid in the production of patchy radiation fog on this Friday morning, while remnant Friday showers are the only hope of rainfall through the middle of next week at the minimum. Medium-range guidance boosts the strength of the ridge axis aloft, allowing for light southerly surface flow (less relief from Gulf moisture) and weak northerly flow aloft (displacing most shortwaves and upstream convection). Temperature maximums at or over 100 degrees F are becoming more likely once again by next week with a 60% to 80% probability of occurrence next Monday through Wednesday (likely prompting issuance of heat hazard products). Long-range guidance suggests some "light at the end of the tunnel" with ridging finally starting to break down by the end of next week and the end of the month. A return to normal summertime heat (mid-90s) is likely as a result by this time with a coinciding increase in the potential for productive rounds of convection to form with daytime heating.

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 520 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026

Still dealing with MVFR ceilings at the TYR terminal to begin the 12z TAF period but other MVFR ceilings in and around the TXK and LFK terminals have lifted north of both terminal locations. Still cannot rule out patchy post sunrise MVFR ceilings this morning but otherwise, ceilings will likely become low VFR variety with the aid of mid to lake morning heating. Should see low VFR ceilings scatter out across most areas by mid to late afternoon however. Look for MVFR ceilings returning the mainly the TYR/GGG and LFK terminals after midnight tonight or towards the tail end of this TAF period.

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SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

Issued at 239 PM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. /15/

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

SHV 95 78 97 78 / 10 0 0 0 MLU 96 78 97 77 / 10 0 0 0 DEQ 92 75 96 74 / 10 0 10 0 TXK 96 78 98 78 / 20 0 0 0 ELD 94 76 96 75 / 10 0 10 0 TYR 96 77 97 77 / 0 0 0 0 GGG 96 77 97 76 / 0 0 0 0 LFK 95 75 95 75 / 0 0 0 0

SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

AR...None. LA...None. OK...None. TX...None.