Area Forecast Discussion
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721 FXUS64 KOHX 030611 AFDOHX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 111 AM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM...
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(Today through Tuesday) Issued at 110 AM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024 Through daybreak, quiet conditions will continue with temperatures holding the 60s. Areas of fog are likely for the morning commute, especially by lakes and rivers and along the Cumberland Plateau. For the daytime, it will be a warm and humid day. An upper level level ridge and southerly low level flow will bring above normal temps pushing near 90 in some areas. Our standard model blend shows almost completely rain-free conditions, but operational models show an approaching impulse and the HREF shows isolated to scattered storms popping up this afternoon, especially west of I-65. So, 20-30 pops have been included for most areas. A series of impulses will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms Monday night through Tuesday. Deep moisture and instability will increase by Tuesday afternoon. Surface based cape values will climb to 2000-3000 J/kg as precipitable water climbs near 2 inches, so a couple of stronger storms with gusty winds and very heavy downpours should be expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Conditions will be very warm and muggy Monday night through Tuesday, but the added storm coverage and cloud cover may hold Tuesday`s temps down slightly compared to Monday.
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(Tuesday Night through next Monday) Issued at 110 AM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024 Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase further going into Wednesday as a more significant shortwave trough brings a cold front toward the area. Wednesday afternoon and evening will bring the greatest thunderstorm chances for this forecast period and the greatest risk for a couple of severe storms. Surface cape values will climb over 3000 J/kg with adequate deep layer shear for some organized storms. Gusty winds are likely with the stronger storms and localized flash flooding will be possible as the atmosphere remains loaded up with moisture. A secondary cold front is expected Thursday with some additional scattered showers and storms. That front will be followed by a shot of cooler and drier air that will last through the weekend. The weekend may not be completely rain-free as models show a couple of impulses circulating around the developing eastern trough. Very low confidence with timing and placement of these weak impulses, so extended forecast pops are limited mostly around 20 percent. Best news for weekend outdoor events is trend toward slightly below normal temps and pleasant humidity levels.
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&& .AVIATION...
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(00Z TAFS) Issued at 620 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 A surface ridge is situated to the immediate west of Middle Tennessee this evening. This will slide across the mid state during the next several hours, keeping us VFR and providing for lighter winds tomorrow. The only exception may be some radiation fog along the Cumberland Plateau early Monday. Otherwise, look for good flying weather.
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&& .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 90 70 87 71 / 20 20 50 40 Clarksville 88 68 85 70 / 20 30 60 50 Crossville 81 62 82 64 / 20 10 50 40 Columbia 88 68 86 69 / 20 30 50 40 Cookeville 83 65 84 67 / 10 10 40 40 Jamestown 82 62 84 65 / 10 10 40 40 Lawrenceburg 87 68 85 69 / 20 20 50 40 Murfreesboro 89 67 87 69 / 20 20 50 40 Waverly 89 68 86 69 / 30 30 60 40 && .OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ SHORT TERM...13 LONG TERM....13 AVIATION.....JB Wright