Issued: 8am on Thursday, July 30th 2026
Technical Forecast Discussion
Key Messages:
- Calm and dry conditions remain for the rest of the work week.
- Chances for showers and thunderstorms return this weekend.
Key Message 1…
High pressure will continue to build and temperatures will stay seasonable. Lower dewpoints will also be expected during this time before our next system approaches on Saturday.
Key Message 2…
Chances for showers and thunderstorms will return this weekend as an upper-level trough digs into the Ohio Valley. Clouds will begin to increase Friday night into Saturday with showers and thunderstorms coming in Saturday afternoon. Some models have the system exiting on Sunday and others have it linger until Monday, this brings uncertainty for the flood risk with this system. Confidence of if this system will be severe is also low at this time.
