Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS
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224 FXUS63 KGLD 132336 AFDGLD Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Goodland KS 536 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - Smoke from Canada may impact the Tri-State area through Tuesday. Those with respiratory concerns are encouraged to keep a watchful eye on air quality levels. - Summer-like temperatures are expected Tuesday, with widespread 80s expected. - Periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday/Wednesday and again Saturday/Sunday. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... Issued at 247 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024 For the rest of this afternoon, an upper trough will continue to move to the east, with the western part of the Tri-State area coming under northerly flow. Expected afternoon high temperatures will be primarily in the 70s. Visible satellite imagery shows a few cumulus clouds moving across the region. There is a small, non-zero chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm popping up this afternoon in the eastern part of the area. Northerly winds have been transporting smoke from fires in Canada into the region. Those with respiratory concerns will want to be mindful of conditions over the next day and a half as the HRRR shows the potential of smoke staying in the region. Tuesday, northwesterly to westerly flow will be set up over the region. Expected high temperatures will be reminiscent of early summer, reaching the low to mid-80s across most areas. At least for the morning hours, dry conditions are expected. There will also be a chance of some smoke from Canada impacting the area. Heading into the afternoon, an upper trough drops south into northern Utah and Colorado. There will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms beginning in the afternoon. At this point in time, severe weather is not anticipated. Tuesday evening, a cold front is expected to move into the region. This will bring in some cooler air to the region. This should also help clear out some of the smoke. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... Issued at 247 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024 An upper trough will move across the region on Wednesday, bringing additional chances for showers and thunderstorms. There is a possibility that any thunderstorms that develop will produce heavy rain, which may result in some localized water issues. Thursday, the trough will exit the region, and the area will come under northwest flow on Friday. Expected high temperatures will be in the 70s Thursday. Expect a warm up on Friday with the northwest flow in place, ahead of our next system. High temperatures Friday will be in the 80s. A few low 90s will be possible for an area along and east of a line from McCook to Colby to Tribune. Periodic showers and storms will be possible over the weekend. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 535 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024 Aside from a potential for sub-VFR conditions associated with scattered showers/storms Tuesday afternoon and evening (~22-03Z).. VFR conditions are anticipated to prevail through the TAF period. Guidance suggests a relatively greater potential for convection at the GLD terminal (compared to MCK), though.. confidence in convective coverage and location is below average. N to NNE winds at 10-15 knots will weaken and become variable overnight. Winds will shift to the S and increase to 10-15 knots late Tuesday morning. At GLD, south winds may weaken and become variable during the afternoon. At MCK, a southerly breeze may persist through the afternoon. Gusty/erratic winds can be expected in vicinity of any showers/storms. && .GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...None. CO...None. NE...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Wekesser LONG TERM...Wekesser AVIATION...Vincent