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Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
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913 FXUS63 KPAH 092342 AFDPAH Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Paducah KY 642 PM CDT Fri Aug 9 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - Comfortable weather is here for the weekend. - Next week we return to normal temps and humidity. - Near daily chances for rain next week. && .UPDATE... Issued at 642 PM CDT Fri Aug 9 2024 Updated aviation discussion for 00Z TAFs. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 152 PM CDT Fri Aug 9 2024 Aloft low pressure is spinning north of the Great Lakes, this low and its associated trof continue to move east this weekend with ridging over the western CONUS. Sfc ridging is in place through the weekend behind a dry cold front that has brought more pleasant weather to the area. With 850 mb temperatures around 12-16 deg C leading to highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s and dew points in the 50s, it`s sure to feel comfortable through the weekend. Overnight lows will be just as nice in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Monday marks a transition to a more active pattern and one that is more typical of late summer. Northwest flow aloft will bring a few small disturbances through the area leading to several overnight chances for precip to start the week. Mid week afternoon precip chances return mostly driven by daytime heating and a few small pockets of energy aloft. There are still notable differences between the EC and the GFS with regards to the morphing of the ridge out west and the depth/extent of the troughing out east. So it`s difficult to nail down any exact details regarding precip chances, heavy downpours, or flooding potential. Temperatures and humidity will return to normal Tuesday onward. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 642 PM CDT Fri Aug 9 2024 VFR conditions are anticipated through Saturday as scattered mid/high level clouds increase from the west late tonight into Saturday. Light northerly winds less than 10 knots will prevail. && .PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IL...None. MO...None. IN...None. KY...None. && $$ UPDATE...RJP DISCUSSION...SHAWKEY AVIATION...RJP