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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.

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.UPDATE...
Issued at 642 PM CDT Fri Aug 9 2024

Updated aviation discussion for 00Z TAFs.

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.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.

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.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.

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.PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...None.
MO...None.
IN...None.
KY...None.

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UPDATE...RJP
DISCUSSION...SHAWKEY
AVIATION...RJP