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KEY MESSAGES

- Warm and dry weather persists through the weekend.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 304 AM CDT Tue Oct 6 2026

Early-morning observations indicate a classic radiational cooling setup over northeast Kansas, with clear skies, light winds.

Synoptically, the pattern remains dominated by broad mid-level ridging extending from the southern and southwestern CONUS toward the central Plains. A warmer day is expected today as the mid-level ridge strengthens slightly and southerly low-level flow favors warm advection and some gradual increase in low-level moisture. Afternoon highs are expected to climb into the low to mid 80s over most of the area. Overnight lows will also trend milder, rising from the upper 40s and low 50s tonight into the mid 50s to low 60s later in the week.

Precipitation chances remain very low through at least Sunday. Weak frontal features or subtle shortwaves skimming the northern Plains may brush the region late week or early next week, but current guidance suggests that the better forcing and moisture will remain displaced either north or east of the area. Without stronger lift or meaningful moisture transport, any showers that do develop would likely be isolated and light.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/

Issued at 447 AM CDT Tue Oct 6 2026

VFR at all TAF sites through the TAF period with southerly wind and clear sky.

TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.

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