Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
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239 FXUS63 KSGF 120841 AFDSGF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 241 AM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - A G3-4 magnetic storm impacted the Earth overnight with Auroras noted in the sky above the Ozarks and areas farther south. Some impacts may occur to GPS and communications. - A warm-up with temperatures in the 60s and 70s expected for today into Saturday (10 to 20 degrees above average). Record high temperatures are in jeopardy Friday and Saturday. - Though details are uncertain, 30-40% chances for rain are in the forecast for next Monday into early next week. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/... Issued at 201 AM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 An area of weak surface high pressure was moving across the region this morning under upper level northwesterly flow. This was helping to keep clear skies and light winds across the area. This pattern is expected to continue for several days with a slow increase in surface and middle level temperatures through the end of the week. With 850mb temperatures in the 8-10 degree range for today and then slightly warmer, in the 10-13 degree range for Thursday, this translates into afternoon highs today in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees and in then upper 60s to middle 70s on Thursday. The warmest temperatures today will be along the Arkansas state line and mainly west of Highway 65 for Thursday. The one thing that may impact temperatures would be increases in cloud cover, for today, this will be a non issue but Thursday may see some cloud cover early which may hamper temperatures. Otherwise, there is little to no expected weather impacts forecast. && .LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/... Issued at 201 AM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 For the end of the work week into the start of the weekend, Friday into Saturday, the middle level warming trend is expected to continue with surface high pressure remaining and southwesterly surface winds brining in additional warm air. current indications from ensembles and NBM guidance suggest a good potential for a much warmer than seasonal normal for this period, note the climate section. Probabilistic analysis would suggest highs from 10 to 15 degrees above normal with some locations nearing 20 degrees above normal for the period with high in the middle to upper 70s, depending on any cloud cover that can be realized. Synoptic models and ensemble guidance continue to show the potential for showers and storms to begin next week. The remain speed and strength differences that would have an impact of type and severity of weather possible. Some synoptic models have a negatively tilted upper low moving into the plains and pushing a cold front with severe storms through the Ozarks Monday afternoon with other moving the low into the northern plains pulling most of the moisture north of the region and brining only a very windy day to the area. In short, for next Monday into Tuesday, the forecast remains uncertain and little to no changes occurred for this period. Interestingly, the CPC forecast for the 6-10 and 8-14 day periods lean warmer and wetter. The wave 5 plots and teleconnection pattern, with a +PNA/-NAO expected to persist into the end of next week, would suggest a persistence forecast. With the +PNA/-NAO pattern the center of the country can see an active weather pattern with a semi-persistent ridge over the west coast and Rockies and energy sliding either over the ridge into the plains or undercutting the ridge and sliding out of the Four Corners region, only to be replaced with the next ridge/trough cycle after 5 to 7 days. This will be watched going forward. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1123 PM CST Tue Nov 11 2025 The overall weather pattern will bring generally quiet weather conditions to the region through the next 24 hours. Skies will be clear with light southwesterly surface winds and VFR conditions. Higher level flights over the region may see communications, electrical or GPS issues as the region will be under the influence of a G3-4 magnetic storm that is forecast to last through today. Auroras were noted in the sky above KSGF and areas farther south. The greater impacts will occur for locations farther north and at higher altitudes. && .CLIMATE... Issued at 200 PM CST Tue Nov 11 2025 Record High Temperatures: November 14: KSGF: 78/1973 KJLN: 79/1964 KVIH: 75/1960 KUNO: 79/1999 November 15: KSGF: 78/1964 KJLN: 77/1950 KVIH: 79/1955 && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...None. MO...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Hatch LONG TERM...Hatch AVIATION...Hatch CLIMATE...Burchfield