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Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
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628 FXUS63 KPAH 162308 AFDPAH Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Paducah KY 608 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - Triple digit heat index values are possible again Saturday across portions of southeast Missouri, far southern Illinois, and far western Kentucky. - A chance of thunderstorms continues through the weekend. A few strong storms with heavy rain and gusty wind will be possible, mainly Saturday afternoon. - Drier, cooler, and comfortably less humid air is expected next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 115 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024 The primary long wave trof with its low pressure center makes its way across the Great Lakes as we head into the weekend. It eventually drags with it a cold front, which will not fully complete its passage here until the end of the weekend. Until then, there is enough warmth/humidity and during peak heating, enough instability, for scattered thunderstorms capable of heavy rains. Isolated stronger storms may be capable of gusty winds, particularly Saturday afternoon. After the cold front`s passage, we`ll finally get a break from the oppressive heat/humidity. 80s for highs and dew points falling into the 50s will be the rule for much of the next work week, a most pleasant respite from the end of this week. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 603 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024 Light winds overnight will become westerly and increase to around 7-12 kts tomorrow, strongest for northern terminals. There likely will be some gusts in the 15-20 kt range, mainly for KEVV/KOWB/KMVN. Some locations will fall below their crossover temperature tonight, allowing for some patchy fog to develop, especially at fog prone locations. Any convection tonight should stay southwest of the terminals, but there may be some isolated activity tomorrow afternoon into the evening. && .PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IL...None. MO...None. IN...None. KY...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...99 AVIATION...SP