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KEY MESSAGES

- Slightly above-average temperatures expected through the weekend with dry weather.

- A more active pattern sets up sometime next week bringing chances for precipitation and cooler temperatures back to the area.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 229 PM CDT Tue Oct 6 2026

Weak northwesterly flow persists across much of the central Plains as south/southwesterly low-level flow has led to a fairly nice and warm Autumn day. The synoptic pattern over the central Plains will not change much over the week as weak ridging dominates the southwestern US and northwesterly flow remaining northeast of the ridge. This should lead to slightly above-average afternoon high temperatures and dry weather through the week and weekend. High temperatures are expected to top out in the low to mid 80s with morning lows settling in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Long range ensemble guidance begins to break down the southwestern ridge next week as a strong upper trough digs out of the PNW. A few weak surface boundaries may try to move through the area in the early week as PVA increases ahead of the main trough. Uncertainty still remains rather high with next week's weather as long range guidance stalls and cuts off the upper trough over the SoCal region. Afternoon high temperature spreads for Tuesday through Friday are currently 15-20 degrees further indicating the low confidence in the extended forecast. Until then, enjoy the warm and dry weather!

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/

Issued at 1203 PM CDT Tue Oct 6 2026

VFR TAFs persist at all locations through the period with breezy south/southwesterly winds this afternoon. Winds are expected to weaken around sunset this evening, staying fairly weak through the remainder of the period.

TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.