Independent, Nebraska Weather Forecast Discussion

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FXUS63 KGID 271109
AFDGID
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hastings NE
609 AM CDT Sat Sep 27 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Breezy northerly winds this morning behind a cold frontal
  passage with highs today in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
- Above normal temperatures expected Sunday onwards with highs
  in the 80s and lows in the 50s/60s.
- Dry weather expected through most of the forecast period, with
  the next chance for rain arriving next weekend.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 309 AM CDT Sat Sep 27 2025
Today...
Temperatures this morning are sitting in the 50s to low 60s. A cold
front from a passing shortwave is steadily moving southeast across
the area (As of 3AM located along a line from Alma to Hastings to
York). Northerly winds behind the front will increase this morning,
gusting 20-25mph. A slightly cooler day is expected across the area
in the wake of the cold frontal passage. Highs will be in the mid
70s to mid 80s, warmest across north central Kansas. Clear skies and
light winds tonight will result temperatures sinking into the low
50s, with upper 40s possible across far northwestern portions of the
area.
Sunday...
Ridging builds over the Midwest on Sunday with troughing over the
southwestern U.S. which places the forecast area under southwesterly
flow. In this southwesterly flow, highs climb back above normal
across the area, with highs in the 80s. As of late, temperatures
have been on the higher side of model guidance on days similar to
Sunday, so wouldn`t be surprised to see southern portions of the
area to see highs near 90 degrees. Lows Sunday night will be in the
upper 50s to low 60s.
Next Week...
Southwesterly flow aloft persists through the end of the forecast
period. This will result in temperatures remaining above their
climatological normals (normal highs in the mid-upper 70s), with
highs in the 80s and lows in the upper 50s-low 60s. Rain chances
remain fairly elusive through the middle of next week with no
notable disturbances moving into the Plains. The next best chance
for rain looks to be at the end of the forecast period (Friday night
onwards) as a more robust trough moves into the Plains though
there remains a fair amount of model spread on the details of
this system.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 605 AM CDT Sat Sep 27 2025
For KGRI/KEAR Airports:
VFR conditions through TAF period. Northerly winds will increase
this morning, gusting 15-20kts during the late morning-early
afternoon hours. Winds decrease during the mid-late afternoon
hours with winds becoming light and variable after sunset as
winds shift to the southeast. Clear skies are expected through
the TAF period.
&&
.GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...None.
KS...None.
&&
$$
DISCUSSION...Davis
AVIATION...Davis

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