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FXUS63 KABR 010609
AFDABR

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
109 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler temperatures on the way for the end of the week with
  daytime readings 3 to 9 degrees below normal today and Friday.

- Temperatures remain below normal through the upcoming weekend
  before rebounding back to above normal the first part of next
  week.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 109 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026

As of 1 AM CDT, temperatures around the area are in the upper 50s to
low 60s as much colder air has moved in behind a cold front. Winds
are out of the north and generally less than 15 mph. Drier weather
today and Friday as high pressure becomes dominant through the end
of the work week.

The precipitation chances for Saturday have pretty much disappeared.
The low has moved north, but also there isn`t much moisture at all.
Temperatures today, Friday, and Sunday are expected to be cooler,
highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Saturday and the beginning of
next week will be 5 to 10 degrees above average. Winds Friday on the
backside of the high will gust 30 to near 40 mph west of the
Missouri River, and 30-35 mph between the Missouri River and US 281.
These stronger winds are expected to continue into the evening.
Winds will increase around the Prairie Coteau through the morning
hours. Winds Monday will once again gust 30-35 mph across central
SD, spreading east to the James River.

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.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1228 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026

Terminals KABR,KATY,KPIR,KMBG

VFR conditions are expected through the next 24 hours.

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.ABR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
MN...None.

&&

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DISCUSSION...13
AVIATION...20