Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Columbus, GA
June 15, 2024 2:01 PM EDT (18:01 UTC) Change Location
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Area Discussion for - Peachtree City, GA
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 150 PM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
New 18Z Aviation Discussion
SHORT TERM
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 314 AM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
- The warmest temperatures of the year so far are expected this afternoon.
- Isolated thunderstorms are possible in the region this afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
Today and Sunday:
Heat remains the primary forecast concern this weekend. Widespread high temperatures in the upper 90s are forecast today, then a mix of mid and upper 90s are anticipated on Sunday. A few areas could tip over the triple digit threshold this afternoon along a line from Columbus to Macon, where NBM guidance suggests 10-25 percent chances of reaching 100 degrees. These would be the first 100 degree readings of the year in central Georgia should they occur. As noted yesterday, relatively low humidity values (30 to 45 percent) should keep peak heat indices in the 98 to 104 degree range today and Sunday. Given that the threshold for a Heat Advisory is a heat index of at least 105 degrees, we do not anticipate issuing any heat related products this weekend. Caution should still be exercised by anyone with outdoor activities planned as these temperatures will be 6 to 12 degrees above seasonal averages and the warmest temperatures of the year so far. If possible limit intense outdoor activities to the morning or evening hours, and ensure that you stay hydrated with plenty of water.
The primary change in the forecast over the last 24 hours is the introduction of isolated thunderstorm chances (15-20%) this afternoon and evening. Concerns remain regarding the ability of convection to overcome subsidence from an upper level ridge and limited low level moisture. However, CAM guidance has been consistent from run to run in generating isolated storms along a weak convergence zone near the Interstate 20 corridor and this has increased forecaster confidence. Where and if storms develop, downburst winds could become a concern. Forecast soundings for this afternoon have significant inverted V profiles below 700 mb and DCAPE values over 1000 J/kg, both of which are favorable for evaporative cooling and downbursts. Additional isolated thunderstorm activity is anticipated Sunday afternoon, when slightly higher surface dewpoints should compensate for high temperatures that are 1- 3 degrees lower than today.
Albright
LONG TERM
(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 314 AM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
Highlights:
- Warm, above normal temperatures continue through the long term.
- Isolated rain and thunder chances will be possible next week.
Ridging and surface high pressure will be in place at the start of the long term period (Sunday night) and will influence the weather pattern through the majority of the period. On Monday, midlevel ridging becomes centered across the Eastern CONUS and surface high pressure will be offshore resulting in some moisture return. This will equate to continued above normal temperatures and dry conditions. Any rain and thunder chances remain a possibility next week but isolated in nature given building midlevel ridging aloft.
While no severe weather is expected at this time, an isolated damaging wind gust cannot be ruled out with any storms that do form and quickly collapse. Latest guidance continues to indicate a slight uptick in PoPs towards next weekend as the influence of midlevel ridging becomes weaker and surface high pressure pushes further offshore. Forecast temperatures through the long term will be in the low to mid 90s aside from the the NE Georgia mountains where temperatures will be in the 80s. Forecast low temperatures will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
07
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 140 PM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR conds to continue with primarily FEW-SCT cigs at 5-7kft. Isold -TSRA psbl this aftn/eve at northern TAF sites between 21-01Z.
Low-end chc of brief pd of decreased vsbys in HZ this aftn.
Tomorrow, higher coverage of aftn -TSRA psbl, covered at present by a PROB30 from 19-23Z. Winds are likely to be light/VRB to CALM at times thru the TAF pd, especially overnight, but will remain primarily out of the SE aft 19-20Z at 6-8kts.
//ATL Confidence
18Z Update
Medium confidence TSRA coverage and timing.
High confidence all other elements.
96
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Athens 72 92 71 90 / 20 20 20 10 Atlanta 75 94 74 92 / 20 20 20 10 Blairsville 68 86 67 85 / 20 50 30 30 Cartersville 73 94 73 93 / 20 30 20 10 Columbus 75 97 75 94 / 10 20 20 10 Gainesville 72 90 72 88 / 20 30 30 10 Macon 73 96 72 94 / 10 20 10 10 Rome 73 96 74 94 / 10 40 20 20 Peachtree City 73 95 72 93 / 20 20 20 0 Vidalia 74 96 73 93 / 10 20 20 10
FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 150 PM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
New 18Z Aviation Discussion
SHORT TERM
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 314 AM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
- The warmest temperatures of the year so far are expected this afternoon.
- Isolated thunderstorms are possible in the region this afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
Today and Sunday:
Heat remains the primary forecast concern this weekend. Widespread high temperatures in the upper 90s are forecast today, then a mix of mid and upper 90s are anticipated on Sunday. A few areas could tip over the triple digit threshold this afternoon along a line from Columbus to Macon, where NBM guidance suggests 10-25 percent chances of reaching 100 degrees. These would be the first 100 degree readings of the year in central Georgia should they occur. As noted yesterday, relatively low humidity values (30 to 45 percent) should keep peak heat indices in the 98 to 104 degree range today and Sunday. Given that the threshold for a Heat Advisory is a heat index of at least 105 degrees, we do not anticipate issuing any heat related products this weekend. Caution should still be exercised by anyone with outdoor activities planned as these temperatures will be 6 to 12 degrees above seasonal averages and the warmest temperatures of the year so far. If possible limit intense outdoor activities to the morning or evening hours, and ensure that you stay hydrated with plenty of water.
The primary change in the forecast over the last 24 hours is the introduction of isolated thunderstorm chances (15-20%) this afternoon and evening. Concerns remain regarding the ability of convection to overcome subsidence from an upper level ridge and limited low level moisture. However, CAM guidance has been consistent from run to run in generating isolated storms along a weak convergence zone near the Interstate 20 corridor and this has increased forecaster confidence. Where and if storms develop, downburst winds could become a concern. Forecast soundings for this afternoon have significant inverted V profiles below 700 mb and DCAPE values over 1000 J/kg, both of which are favorable for evaporative cooling and downbursts. Additional isolated thunderstorm activity is anticipated Sunday afternoon, when slightly higher surface dewpoints should compensate for high temperatures that are 1- 3 degrees lower than today.
Albright
LONG TERM
(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 314 AM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
Highlights:
- Warm, above normal temperatures continue through the long term.
- Isolated rain and thunder chances will be possible next week.
Ridging and surface high pressure will be in place at the start of the long term period (Sunday night) and will influence the weather pattern through the majority of the period. On Monday, midlevel ridging becomes centered across the Eastern CONUS and surface high pressure will be offshore resulting in some moisture return. This will equate to continued above normal temperatures and dry conditions. Any rain and thunder chances remain a possibility next week but isolated in nature given building midlevel ridging aloft.
While no severe weather is expected at this time, an isolated damaging wind gust cannot be ruled out with any storms that do form and quickly collapse. Latest guidance continues to indicate a slight uptick in PoPs towards next weekend as the influence of midlevel ridging becomes weaker and surface high pressure pushes further offshore. Forecast temperatures through the long term will be in the low to mid 90s aside from the the NE Georgia mountains where temperatures will be in the 80s. Forecast low temperatures will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
07
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 140 PM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR conds to continue with primarily FEW-SCT cigs at 5-7kft. Isold -TSRA psbl this aftn/eve at northern TAF sites between 21-01Z.
Low-end chc of brief pd of decreased vsbys in HZ this aftn.
Tomorrow, higher coverage of aftn -TSRA psbl, covered at present by a PROB30 from 19-23Z. Winds are likely to be light/VRB to CALM at times thru the TAF pd, especially overnight, but will remain primarily out of the SE aft 19-20Z at 6-8kts.
//ATL Confidence
18Z Update
Medium confidence TSRA coverage and timing.
High confidence all other elements.
96
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Athens 72 92 71 90 / 20 20 20 10 Atlanta 75 94 74 92 / 20 20 20 10 Blairsville 68 86 67 85 / 20 50 30 30 Cartersville 73 94 73 93 / 20 30 20 10 Columbus 75 97 75 94 / 10 20 20 10 Gainesville 72 90 72 88 / 20 30 30 10 Macon 73 96 72 94 / 10 20 10 10 Rome 73 96 74 94 / 10 40 20 20 Peachtree City 73 95 72 93 / 20 20 20 0 Vidalia 74 96 73 93 / 10 20 20 10
FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
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