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FXUS63 KDDC 221024
AFDDDC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
524 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Continued hot temperatures this weekend

- A storm complex is possible across NW/N Kansas late tonight,
  however, the rest of the FA should remain dry

- Better thunderstorm chances next week

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1111 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

Today should be generally hot and dry. Highs should be mainly
in the 90s, although a few 100s will be possible along the
Oklahoma border. Some of the CAMs should storms developing
across the High Plains late tonight and moving across NW/N
Kansas during the overnight hours to early morning hours. The
highest pops will be confined to just the northern zones to
account for this possibility. Otherwise, the rest of the FA will
likely remain dry and storm-free. Lows will be mainly in the
60s tonight, with a few 70s near Medicine Lodge. Much of the
same weather will continue Sunday with hot highs, warm lows, and
perhaps an isolated storm or two.

The mid-level ridge will start to sink southward across New
Mexico by middle portion of next week. This will allow storms to
develop across the High Plains and propagate SE towards western
Kansas though several days of next week. Therefore, there is
some good news that we could see more storm opportunities more
needed rainfall next week. Highs will remain seasonably warm
with values peaking in the 90s. Lows will be in the mix of 60s
to 70s.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 523 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

VFR conditions will prevail with decreasing mid to high level
clouds this morning becoming mostly clear by this afternoon.
Winds will generally be from the northeast this morning,
shifting to an easterly direction by this afternoon.

&&

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

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Sugden
AVIATION...Hovorka_42