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727 FXUS64 KMOB 201816 AFDMOB Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Mobile AL 115 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...New AVIATION, NEAR TERM UPDATE... .AVIATION...
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(18Z TAFS) Issued at 115 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 VFR conditions are generally expected to remain prevalent across the region through 18Z Friday. The exception will be near isolated to scattered SHRA and possibly a TSRA or two that may develop across portions of south central/southwest AL and the western FL panhandle this afternoon into early this evening. Easterly winds will remain elevated between 8-13 knots with a few higher gusts this afternoon before diminishing by early this evening. /21
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&& .NEAR TERM Issued at 115 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 A few showers and possibly an isolated thunderstorm or two may develop this afternoon, mainly over the southern part of forecast area along a plume of enhanced moisture translating westward along the southern periphery of a strong upper level ridge of high pressure building into the Tennessee and Mid-Mississippi Valley regions. Made some slight adjustments to POPs based on the latest forecast trends, but generally kept them between 20-40% coverage this afternoon along the moisture plume. High temperatures are on track to range in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Area beaches continue to report rough surf and dangerous rip currents today with double red flags flying (water closed to public). The High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk continues. Plan to allow the Coastal Flood Advisory for coastal portions of Alabama to expire on schedule at 2 PM. /21 && .MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 PM CDT this afternoon for ALZ263>265. High Rip Current Risk through late Friday night for ALZ265-266. High Surf Advisory until 6 PM CDT this evening for ALZ265-266. FL...High Rip Current Risk through late Friday night for FLZ202-204- 206. High Surf Advisory until 6 PM CDT this evening for FLZ202-204- 206. MS...None. GM...Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM CDT this afternoon for GMZ650- 655-670-675. && $$ This product is also available on the web at: www.weather.gov/mob