176 FXUS64 KMEG 012337 AAA AFDMEGArea Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Memphis TN 637 PM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
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.KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 630 PM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
- Temperatures will remain above normal with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees through Thursday and the mid to upper 80s Friday into early next week.
- A low chance for showers will return to the region early next week.
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.DISCUSSION... (This afternoon through next Tuesday) Issued at 1122 AM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
High pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern. Some afternoon cumulus development could produce a stray shower or two near the Tennessee River and into northeast Mississippi later this afternoon. A weak 850 mb moisture transport signal exists, but given the persistent high pressure, it`s unlikely any rain will reach the surface. In the event that it does, very little accumulation is expected. This moisture transport is also responsible for the warmer feel today, with temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s, and mid to upper 60s dewpoints.
Little change is expected to take place until Friday as high pressure weakens and inches toward the Mid-Atlantic region. Temperatures will still remain warm and above normal for October (in the mid 80s), but the probabilities of temperatures nearing 90 degrees will remain less than 30%. The main highlight of this forecast includes increasing rain chances on Monday. The potential for an upper level low to form near the Texas and Louisiana coast would be our brief rain maker to start the work week. PoPs remain low (less than 30%) due to model disagreement and very dry air aloft. Nonetheless, the increase of moisture is enough to continue to include rain chances and continue to monitor for potential low pressure development.
DNM
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.AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 637 PM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
Cumulus field and isolated SHRA near TUP should dissipate after sunset, leaving clear skies and light E/NE winds across the Midsouth.
Cumulus development will be limited on Thursday, due to a drier boundary layer and the presence of an upper level ridge axis. Post-sunrise winds will veer to the southeast, while remaining light.
PWB
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.FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 1122 AM CDT Wed Oct 1 2025
Light winds combined with RH values above 40% continue to keep fire weather conditions minimal. Continued dryness will degrade fuel moisture and fire danger will be on the rise through early next week.
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.MEG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AR...None. MO...None. MS...None. TN...None. &&
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PUBLIC FORECAST...DNM AVIATION...PWB
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