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374 FXUS63 KMKX 160827 AFDMKX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 327 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 .KEY MESSAGES...
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- Scattered showers and storms through early afternoon. - Hot weather today into the middle of the week. Heat indices in the lower 90s on Sunday, middle 90s on Monday and Tuesday and lower 90s on Wednesday. - Chances for storms through the week.
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&& .SHORT TERM...
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Issued 321 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Today and Tonight: A shortwave trough, currently located over Minnesota and Iowa, will move across southern Wisconsin during the late morning hours bringing some showers now through early afternoon. Instability builds to around 1000 J/KG from the west as 40 knot low level jet over western Wisconsin brings a surge of moisture. The best chances for storms will be southwest and south-central Wisconsin. Mid level ridging builds in behind the trough for the afternoon along with a weak cap minimizing afternoon showers. Southwest winds will gust around 25 to 30 mph due to deep mixing tapping the low level jet. Much warmer and more humid temperatures are expected for the early part of the week. A strong mid level ridge sets up over the southeast U.S. as low pressure develops over the central plains. This brings strong and moist southerly flow into the region. Today highs will be around 90 with heat index values in the mid 90s. Marquardt
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&& .LONG TERM...
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Issued 321 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Monday and Tuesday Some areas may see heat index values near 100 on Monday and they will be in the upper 90s on Tuesday. There is a 20% chance of pop up storms on Monday and Tuesday. Many areas will be dry. There will be 2000-3000 J/KG of instability and 20 knots of shear but there is lack of forcing to trigger storms. The better chances for showers and storms will be to our northwest where a strong low level jet surges into a frontal boundary draped across Minnesota into northern Wisconsin. Wednesday through Saturday The frontal boundary will slowly push southward through the state sometime on Wednesday or Thursday bringing a better chance for rain and thunderstorms. Lift will be aided by the right entrance region of an upper jet. Highs may reach 90 in southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday before the front moves through then highs will likely be in the 80s later in the week. The frontal boundary may linger in the area through the week bringing additional precipitation and storm chances. Marquardt
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&& .AVIATION...
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Issued 321 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period, except for brief periods during any showers or thunderstorms. Southwest winds around 2000ft will be around 40 knots through the day. South winds will gust around 25 knots today. Marquardt
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&& .MARINE...
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Issued 321 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 Winds and waves will increase today. The northern half of the open waters will see some gusts around 30 knots. A small craft advisory is in effect from 4 AM to 10 pm today. Strongest winds will be during the day, then waves will linger into the evening. Fog may develop for Sunday night and Monday and may linger through the early part of the week with the humid air mass over the lake. South winds will increase again Monday night through Tuesday night. Gusts in the open waters may reach 30 knots. Marquardt
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&& .MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
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WI...Beach Hazards Statement...WIZ052-WIZ060 until 1 AM Monday. LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646 until 1 AM Monday.
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