DISCUSSION
Issued at 255 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

A front associated with a mid level shortwave has progressed through the region this afternoon with northwesterly flow advecting much drier air into the region. Deep layer troughing will remain across the eastern two-thirds of the CONUS this weekend, deepening slightly as a ridge of high pressure aloft propagates east. High pressure at the surface continues to move in from the northwest tonight and parks itself across the Ohio Valley through the weekend. Dry weather and cooler temperatures are expected this weekend with highs in the mid to upper 80's and lows in the 60's.

Attention then turns to Beryl for next week. The eastward progression of the ridge aloft will allow Beryl to begin to advance poleward in an h50 weakness across eastern Texas and into the Mississippi Valley. Additionally, a boundary looks to set up near the region next week. At the very least it seems as though moisture associated with this system should advect poleward next week offering daily chances of showers and storms Monday through Thursday. Temperatures will remain in the 80's with dewpoints increasing into the lower 70's.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
Issued at 1224 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

MVFR bases early this afternoon expected to rise above VFR by mid afternoon with VFR conditions expected through Saturday.
Northwesterly winds this afternoon will become calm this evening picking back up late Sat afternoon.

PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
IL...None.
MO...None.
IN...None.
KY...None.