066 FXUS62 KTAE 120615 AFDTAEArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 215 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY...
.KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 133 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
- Widespread low temperatures in the 50s the next few mornings. The first consecutive sub-60 degree days since early May for many.
- A warm and dry forecast next week maintains/worsens drought conditions while re-introducing elevated fire concerns. Use caution in any outdoor burning.
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.SHORT TERM... (Today and Tonight) Issued at 212 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
Satellite and surface observations show a broad cutoff low slowly rotating overhead with an attendant surface cyclone off the coastal Carolinas. These features will keep conditions comfortably warm this afternoon under a mix of sun and low-to-mid-level clouds. Winds will also be notably lower out of the north at about 5-10 mph as the tight pressure gradient has shifted well to our NW.
High temperatures are forecast to range from the upper 70s to low 80s - warmest out west. Locations in/around the I-75 corridor are likely to be on the cooler side thanks to lingering cloud cover and low-end chances for light showers on the left periphery of the aforementioned cyclone. Light to variable winds tonight set the stage for decent radiational cooling. A blend of the MOS with sub- NBM guidance yields widespread low to mid 50s for lows away from the immediate coast heading into Monday morning.
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.LONG TERM... (Monday through Saturday) Issued at 212 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
The upcoming work week will be defined by dryness and a warming trend as stout upper ridge builds from Southern TX into the MS Valley in response to the departing upper low & surface cyclone. High temperatures rebound to the mid 80s with isolated upper 80s in the latter part of the long-term period. However, low temperatures are forecast to moderate more slowly since the dry airmass reinforced by persistent northerly winds favors effective radiational cooling via mostly clear skies amidst a decoupled boundary layer. Inland readings in the 50s are expected Tuesday- Wednesday-Thursday, then warm well into the 60s heading into next weekend when surface high pressure pivots to the Western Atlantic. Rain chances hold off just beyond this forecast cycle.
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.AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 212 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
VFR conditions are expected to prevail throughout the TAF period. A BKN to OVC cloud deck above 050 at ABY and VLD is expected to continue as an area of low pressure across the Carolinas gradually makes its way north.
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.MARINE... Issued at 212 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
An ASCAT pass at 0226Z showed cautionary NE winds with borderline advisory level values over Eastern Apalachee Bay. The Small Craft Advisory was allowed to expire at 2AM EDT across all waters.
CWF Synopsis: Gentle to moderate northerly breezes induced by building surface high pressure will make for favorable boating conditions the next several days. Afternoon seabreezes prompt an onshore flow along the nearshore legs.
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.FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 212 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
Dry conditions prevail with warm afternoons the next 3 days under persistent, but no-longer breezy northerly winds. Minimum RH is forecast to be in the 30s & 40s for much of the Tri-State area. Elevated fire concerns appear likely as the upcoming week progresses thanks to prolonged warm & dry conditions.
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.HYDROLOGY... Issued at 212 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
Little to no rainfall is anticipated over the next several days. Drought conditions will therefore persist and/or worsen across much of the Tri-State area. Visit www.weather.gov/tae/LocalDrought for more information. &&
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Tallahassee 81 55 85 55 / 0 0 0 0 Panama City 81 60 85 60 / 0 0 0 0 Dothan 81 52 84 56 / 0 0 0 0 Albany 80 52 84 54 / 10 0 0 0 Valdosta 78 56 83 56 / 10 10 0 0 Cross City 82 55 85 57 / 0 0 0 0 Apalachicola 80 58 82 61 / 0 0 0 0
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.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GA...None. AL...None. GM...None. &&
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SHORT TERM...IG3 LONG TERM....IG3 AVIATION...Oliver MARINE...IG3 FIRE WEATHER...IG3 HYDROLOGY...IG3
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