


Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
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Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
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-- Discussion containing changed information from previous version are highlighted. --619 FXUS62 KCAE 141759 AFDCAE Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Columbia SC 159 PM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025 .SYNOPSIS...-- Changed Discussion --Hot temperatures and scattered thunderstorms this afternoon with weak upper ridging in place. The ridge is then expected to break down, leading to lower daytime temperatures and higher rain chances during the mid-week period. A new upper ridge should then build in from the east to end the week with slowly warming temperatures.-- End Changed Discussion --&& .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...-- Changed Discussion --Key Message(s): - Hot and humid conditions this afternoon. - Isolated to scattered storms into the evening. A few showers and storms have begun to develop in parts of the Midlands and CSRA this afternoon. Expect additional development to continue into the evening hours as daytime heating is reaching its peak. However, with the lack of a forcing mechanism outside of heating, expecting coverage to be similar to yesterday across the area. Slightly drier air is trying to work its way into the area from the west, leading to a moisture gradient similar to what we saw yesterday. However, the gradient appears slightly west than yesterday. I suspect most of today`s activity will be along this gradient near the I-20 corridor. Current mixed layer CAPE values are generally ranging from 2000-2500 J/kg across the area; plenty of instability to produce additional storms. With some drier air sneaking into the area, DCAPE values a notably higher in the western half of the forecast area, currently 800-1000 J/kg, which is enough to produce strong to marginally severe wind gusts. Small hail is also possible with the strongest storms today. Activity diminishes as we lose the daytime heating this evening, much like the past few days. Overall, another typical summer time afternoon and evening.-- End Changed Discussion --&& .SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...-- Changed Discussion --Key message(s): - Not as warm due to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Tuesday: A weakening TUTT will be approaching Florida with dry air located on the northwest flank. PWATs drop to less than 1.5", with 2"+ PWATs on either side. Surface convergence from Monday will have moved further inland over GA on Tuesday. The lower PWAT air will likely limit convection slightly, but the overall extent of coverage should still be at least chance. High temperatures will also be lower on Tuesday as 1000/ 850 mb thicknesses fall to 1415 m (or about 10 m cooler than Monday) due to the undercutting TUTT. Wednesday - Thursday: Another TUTT will break off and approach the region Wednesday allowing thunderstorms to continue both days. Storm motions Wednesday are forecast to be around 10 kt, but increase to near 20 kt by Thursday as the TUTT moves overhead and elongates the wind field slightly. This means the greatest chance for locally heavy rainfall will be on Wednesday, with slightly lower chances on Thursday due to increased storm motion. High temperatures will be near climo or in the lower 90s.-- End Changed Discussion --&& .LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...-- Changed Discussion --Key message(s): - Temperatures warming into the weekend. The TUTT that was near the area on Thursday will cross Florida Saturday keeping afternoon thunderstorm chances in the forecast through the weekend. High temperatures will also remain near climo/ slightly above climo as low level thicknesses slowly recover. Max heat index values each afternoon will be near or just below advisory criteria (108 F).-- End Changed Discussion --&& .AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...-- Changed Discussion --Mainly VFR conditions expected through the TAF period with the exception of potential restrictions associated with thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Isolated showers and storms began developing around 1730z near AGS/DNL/CUB/CAE. Expect showers and thunderstorms to continue developing this afternoon and into the evening, possibly affecting the other terminals as well. For now, will leave the PROB30 group in at OGB for the time being and amend as needed. Should a storm affect any terminal, gusty and erratic winds are possible along with associated restrictions. Activity wanes after we lose daytime heating. Outside of thunderstorms, winds are expected to be fairly light around 5-7 kts, generally out of the southeast, before becoming light and variable to calm overnight. A repeat in the winds can be expected for tomorrow after sunrise as well. Some of the latest guidance is hinting at some stratus and/or fog to move into the area overnight, which is possible given the moisture in place. However, confidence is not high enough at this time, so will use a SCT group to indicate the possibility of at least low cigs. EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...Typical seasonal restrictions possible in the extended with daily convection and patchy early morning fog/stratus possible.-- End Changed Discussion --&& .CAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SC...None. GA...None. && $$