461 FXUS62 KTAE 141041 AFDTAEArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 641 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 159 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
- A warm and dry forecast this week maintains/worsens drought conditions while re-introducing elevated fire concerns. Use caution in any outdoor burning.
- Our next frontal system looks to approach the region on Sunday, current guidance is uncertain on shortwave placement which could impact rainfall amounts across the region.
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.SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM... (Today through Monday) Issued at 159 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Not much change in the forecast. Dry conditions prevail throughout the week as ridging aloft builds over the region. An expansive surface high across the Great Lakes region sends a dry continental polar (cP) air mass south across eastern CONUS. This will allow our dew points to remain generally under 60 degrees, leading to pleasant conditions through Friday.
By the end of the week the surface high dives south to just offshore from the southeast US. This will temporarily reestablish southerly flow over the weekend across the region, leading to some moisture return. Dew points will climb into the 60s ahead of our next frontal system on Sunday. When compared to yesterday`s forecast, model uncertainty has increased on where the placement of the shortwave will be. Should the shortwave originate further into the Southern Plains it could allow the upstream trough to dig deeper into the south, moving across the north Gulf states. Conversely, if the shortwave originates in the Central Plains, then the trough may not be as amplified. The former would mean forcing for ascent would be more readily available to induce weather across the region, vs the latter which would result in weak forcing and limited weather impacts. Stay tuned as the models hone in on our next frontal system over the coming days.
Expect daytime highs generally in the 80s with overnight lows generally in the mid 50s to low 60s.
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.AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 615 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
VFR conditions expected throughout the TAF period.
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.MARINE... Issued at 159 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Gentle to moderate north-northeasterly winds induced by building surface high pressure will make for favorable boating conditions over the next several days. The afternoon sea breeze could bring directional changes to the winds in the afternoon, but winds will generally remain under 15 knots through the week. An increase in easterly flow is likely by Friday which could lead to cautionary conditions heading into the weekend.
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.FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 159 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Dry conditions prevail with warm afternoons the next few days under persistent northeasterly winds. Min RHs are forecast to be in the 30s & 40s for much of the Tri-State area each afternoon. Elevated fire concerns appear likely as the week progresses thanks to prolonged warm & dry conditions under surface high pressure.
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.HYDROLOGY... Issued at 159 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Little to no rainfall is anticipated through Saturday. Drought conditions will therefore persist and/or worsen across much of the Tri-State area. Visit www.weather.gov/tae/LocalDrought for more information.
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.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 86 60 84 58 / 0 0 0 0 Panama City 86 64 86 63 / 0 0 0 0 Dothan 86 59 85 57 / 0 0 0 0 Albany 85 59 84 57 / 0 0 0 0 Valdosta 85 59 83 57 / 0 0 0 0 Cross City 86 60 85 57 / 0 0 0 0 Apalachicola 81 66 81 65 / 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...Oliver LONG TERM....Oliver AVIATION...Oliver MARINE...Oliver FIRE WEATHER...Oliver HYDROLOGY...Oliver
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