090 FXUS63 KSGF 250704 AFDSGFArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 204 AM CDT Thu Sep 25 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Morning clouds and fog. Some fog may be dense...mainly over western Missouri and southeast Kansas.
- Above normal temperatures and dry weather this weekend into next week.
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.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Issued at 203 AM CDT Thu Sep 25 2025
Upper level analysis shows an upper trough from a low centered over lake Michigan through east TX, with a ridge axis over the Rockies and low pressure pushing into CA. A surface frontal system has pushed east into the bootheel of MO. Behind the frontal system was a large area of stratus with LIFR/IFR ceilings. Behind the stratus deck, areas of dense fog have developed. The stratus and fog will likely continue through the mid morning before beginning to burn off. Drier air should continue to work into the area behind the upper trough and frontal system and we should clear out during the afternoon. Highs should be quite a bit warmer than yesterday with readings in the mid 70s to around 80.
For tonight, a mostly clear sky, light wind and boundary layer moisture still over the area, some additional fog may develop, mainly over the western half of the CWA. Lows should dip back into the mid 50s.
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.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 203 AM CDT Thu Sep 25 2025
The trough will continue to shift east on Friday. Upper ridging will eventually build into the area this weekend into the first part of next week with generally dry conditions and warmer than normal temperatures.
As we head into early October in the 8 to 14 day outlook, global ensembles suggesting continuing the above normal temperatures by about 4 to 6 degrees. Normal highs for this time of year are in the mid 70s. No significant precipitation is expected during this period.
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.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1213 AM CDT Thu Sep 25 2025
For the 06z TAFS, as the upper trough and frontal system continue to push east across the area, stratus and fog will be the main avitation hazards throughout the remainder of the night into mid morning Thursday. Stratus was affecting most of the area but the western 1/3 of the CWA. Behind the stratus, fog quickly developed. LIFR/IFR conditions are expected at all 3 TAF sites through the overnight into mid morning. With drier air moving in behind the trough, the sites should clear out by mid to late morning with VFR conditions through the early evening hours. Some MVFR fog may begin to redevelop by late in the evening on Thursday.
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.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...None. MO...None.
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SHORT TERM...Lindenberg LONG TERM...Lindenberg AVIATION...Lindenberg
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