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FXUS63 KDDC 030408
AFDDDC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1108 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Hot temperatures are expected throughout the next 7 days with highs
  in the upper 90s to low 100s

- Thursday will approach Heat Advisory criteria in the far
  eastern zones

- Friday and Saturday have a 20-40% chance for storms in far
  western Kansas

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1106 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026

The synoptic pattern continues to be headlined by a large upper-
level high over the southeastern CONUS. A very deep low pressure
system has developed off the coast of the far Pacific Northwest.
Only very light showers formed this afternoon before quickly
dissipating despite the surface-level weak low pressure system
continuing to reside in far western Kansas.

Thursday has continued to look like a repeat of Wednesday. In
addition to the very hot highs near 100 degrees (and even up to 105
degrees), the precipitation potential also is reminiscent. With
storms not panning out Wednesday, CAMs are showing little to no
signal for Thursday. Again like Wednesday, some weak pop-up showers
are possible in far west Kansas but these chances remain <10%.
Apparent temperatures for Thursday are right around the criteria for
a Heat Advisory in the far eastern counties, but with it being
marginal the headline decision will be punted to the morning
forecast cycle.

Friday and Saturday will continue to be very hot days with highs up
to and exceeding the triple digit barrier. Friday will similarly
approach criteria, but is currently forecast to remain just shy of
the 105 apparent temperature mark. CAMs for both days show chances
for storms in far western Kansas on both late afternoons. Ensembles
place these chances at around 30-40%, but the isolated nature of the
storms may make the tangible chances feel lower. Laughably low shear
is forecast to keep storms from intensifying on Friday. Saturday`s
convection is forecast to remain sub-severe, but with more shear and
CAPE (30 KTs and 1200 J/kg from NAMNST forecast soundings), a very
marginal severe storm can not be ruled out. The more likely outcome
is winds up to 50 mph and penny sized hail.

After Saturday, temperatures are forecast to cool a couple degrees.
It will still be hot and the difference will be hard to notice but
nonetheless it will be cooler. By midweek on Wednesday, highs may
only reach up to the mid-90s. On Wednesday this continues to bring
the best chance for widespread precipitation. While chances are only
at around 20-30% via ensembles, it is the only notable chances for
the eastern half of the CWA to see precipitation in the forecast
period. With so much temporal uncertainty, more time will be needed
to give better details and a more accurate forecast.

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.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1106 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2026

VFR conditions are forecast for all TAF sites through the TAF
period. Winds will continue to be primarily 10-15 KTs out of the
south. Some variation is expected as a weak front passes around 16-
20Z before returning to out of the south. Around a 10% chance for
storms is possible in the afternoon. but well west of the terminals.
Clear to mostly clear skies are expected.

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.DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

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DISCUSSION...KBJ
AVIATION...KBJ