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FXUS63 KOAX 071830
AFDOAX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
130 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Breezy conditions (20-25 mph winds with gusts up to 30 mph)
  return Tuesday. Slight chance (15-25%) of rain late Tuesday
  evening, primarily across northern portions of our forecast
  area.

- Spotty low end PoPs (15-30%) return Wednesday evening through
  Thursday evening.

- Warming trend takes shape for the weekend with some areas
  reaching the low 80s Sunday.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 126 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025

Today...

A dry cold front slipped through Nebraska and Iowa this morning,
dropping temperatures by a few degrees in comparison to yesterday.
By 1 PM this afternoon, temperatures ranged from the low 40s in
northeast Nebraska to the mid to upper 40s over southeast
Nebraska/southwest Iowa. Winds became a bit gusty behind the front
this morning, reaching speeds of 20 to 30 mph at times. Wind speeds
are expected to diminish through the afternoon and evening.

Tuesday through Thursday...

A thermal ridge continues to build over the western CONUS Tuesday
and Wednesday, drawing gusty south winds and warmer temperatures
back into the region. Wind speeds will increase to 20 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Highs on Tuesday will reach the low to mid 60s,
with mid to upper 60s, and perhaps a few 70s expected by Wednesday.
A surface low will track across Nebraska Tuesday afternoon into
Wednesday. While this system looks to be fairly moisture-starved, it
could squeeze out a few rain showers Tuesday evening into Wednesday.
Given the spotty nature of these showers, will continue to include
slight chance PoPs (15-25%).

A series of shortwaves will ripple through the northwesterly flow
Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing additional slight chance
PoPs (15-25%), mainly over western Iowa. In addition to the
showers, we will see a weak push of cooler air from the north,
allowing highs to dip a few degrees Thursday, into the low to
mid 60s.

Friday and Beyond...

By Friday and into the weekend, a prominent ridge is progged to
build over the Plains. Expect a notable warming trend through
Sunday. Highs in the 60s on Friday will reach into the 70s on
Saturday, pushing into the upper 70s and low 80s by Sunday.

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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1154 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025

VFR conditions will prevail through the period. Gusty winds
will diminish this afternoon, with wind speeds dipping to 5 to
15 mph by 22Z. Winds will veer to the southeast overnight, and
increase once again Tuesday morning. By 15Z, expect wind speeds
to increase to 15 to 20 mph, with gusts of 20-30 mph.

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.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...None.
IA...None.

&&

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DISCUSSION...KG
AVIATION...KG