542 FXUS63 KOAX 012034 AFDOAXArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 334 PM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- A few sprinkles remain possible this evening.
- Expect temperatures returning to the 90s by Friday as a ridge sets in over the region.
- Cooler weather is in store for Sunday into Monday as a cold front swings southeast.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 333 PM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
A few sprinkles remain possible this afternoon across portions of the area. A weak shortwave moving through the region may kick off a few additional sprinkles this evening. Expect temperatures to be primarily in the low to mid-80s this afternoon.
Thursday and Friday, a ridge sets up over the Great Plains with a trough over the West Coast. Expect a gradual warming trend with temperatures returning to the upper 80s to low 90s Friday afternoon. Dry conditions will persist during this timeframe.
Friday night, the trough digs southeast, amplifying the ridge and pushing it east. Southwest flow will return to the area Saturday along with a tightening pressure gradient. Saturday will be windy with southerly winds around 25-30 mph and a few gusts up to 40 mph. The trough will lift northeast through the day, bringing some weak forcing to the region. A few showers may kick off in the evening and overnight.
A cold front swings south through the region overnight, bringing cooler temperatures to the region by Monday and chances for showers and a few isolated thunderstorms.
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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1240 PM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
VFR conditions prevail through the forecast period at all three terminals. An isolated shower will be possible at KOFK through 19Z. Winds will decrease heading into the evening, coming out of the south around 5-10kts.
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.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NE...None. IA...None.
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