433 FXUS63 KDDC 262200 AFDDDCArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Dodge City KS 500 PM CDT Fri Sep 26 2025
...Updated Aviation/Key Messages...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Southwest Kansas will remain dry through the remainder of September, and well into October, probably for at least the next 10 days.
- Temperatures will remain seasonably pleasant, near early autumn normals, with no unseasonable heat or strong cold fronts expected.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 151 PM CDT Fri Sep 26 2025
An upper level ridge will build above the area over the next several days bringing dry conditions to western Kansas. Precipitation chances remain below 10 percent through the entire forecast period. High level cloudiness will increase this evening into the overnight period with decreasing cloudiness tomorrow. Periods of high level cloudiness will continue into this weekend into next week. Winds will generally be from a southerly direction through tonight before a weak cold front moves through the area Saturday morning shifting winds briefly to the north. Southerly winds then return by Saturday night and continue through the remainder of the period. Highs will generally be in the upper 70s to low 80s with lows in the 50s to around 60 degrees.
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.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 500 PM CDT Fri Sep 26 2025
Excellent flying weather will continue through this TAF period, with VFR/SKC and varying amounts of scattered cirrus. Winds will remain light. Winds will trend light NEly behind a weak dry cold front daylight Saturday.
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.DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None.
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