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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
643 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026


...New 00Z Aviation Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 625 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

 - Scattered thunderstorms will continue in central Georgia
   through 5 PM this evening.

 - Patchy dense fog is expected in north and central Georgia
   between 4 AM and 10 AM Sunday.

 - Above average temperatures (by 10 to 25 degrees) are expected
   for the workweek, with any rainfall staying away until at least
   Thursday.


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.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Sunday)
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

Storm Threat though this Evening:

Scattered thunderstorms are expected along and south of a frontal
boundary in central Georgia (south of Macon and Columbus) through
5 PM. Though widespread severe weather is unlikely, a couple of
storms could be on the stronger side (especially along a line from
Cordele to McRae to Mount Vernon), and the SPC has maintained a
Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for the region. Though it is probably
a lower end Marginal risk, partial clearing is leading to some
instability (MUCAPE ~1000 J/kg) and with the shear profiles we
will be monitoring it. The primary hazards should be wind gusts
near 45 mph and marginally severe hail.

The Fog Potential Tonight & Sunday Morning:

Visibility and cloud conditions look messy tonight, with a mix of
patchy fog and low clouds projected by most of the CAM guidance.
Given the recent rainfall, light winds and elevated surface
dewpoints some pockets of dense fog are possible. Fog appears most
likely between Atlanta and Macon and Athens. This area should be on
the edge of drier northwest surface flow and have the best potential
for partial clearing (increased radiational cooling potential).
Because any fog is likely to be patchy in nature the probability of
a Dense Fog Advisory for Sunday morning is low (< 25%).

For the Rest of Sunday:

Surface high pressure settling over the Appalachians on Sunday will
bring a post frontal airmass to Georgia. As a result the region can
anticipate more sunshine and lower humidity. Because the airmass
behind the front will be mild and feature lower humidity, high
temperatures will be as warm or warmer than today. This will be
especially true in north Georgia where afternoon highs should climb
to 2 to 6 degree above todays values.

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.LONG TERM...
(Monday morning through next Friday)
Issued at 1247 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

Warm and dry conditions will be in place to start off the first work
week of the new year as mid- to upper level ridging becomes situated
across the Southern States. This ridge pattern will shift eastward
over the course of the week, increasing southerly flow and leading
to a gradual warming trend. For those who love the warmth you`re in
luck -- forecast high temperatures gradually warm into the 70s --
nearing 80 in our southern most counties through the week. This is
in line with CPC`s latest 6-10 Temperature Outlook of unseasonably
warm temperatures across the majority of the eastern US. These
current forecast highs for North and Central GA are roughly 10-20
degrees above normal! Forecast lows will trend from the 40s to 50s
through the week. Temperatures will still be warm but at least 5-10
degrees cooler in the mountains. The next opportunity for any
rainfall still looks to hold off until late next week as a
developing trough accompanied by a low pressure system migrates
towards our area from the west. Details especially regarding timing
and intensity will continue to be refined over the next few days.

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.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 625 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

Rapid clearing behind the front will support FG/low cig
development overnight. Expect SCT-BKN IFR by 06-07Z, with chcs for
BKN LIFR beginning 08-09Z. LIFR cigs may be accompanied by LIFR
vsbys in dense FG. Lifting to SCT VFR is then expected by 14-15Z.
Winds will remain light and generally VRB overnight, favoring the
NNW at 4-5kts from daybreak to mid-afternoon.

//ATL Confidence...00Z Update...
Medium confidence AM ceiling/visibility progression.
High confidence all other elements.

96

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          39  59  40  61 /   0   0   0   0
Atlanta         41  60  42  63 /   0   0   0   0
Blairsville     34  57  36  59 /   0   0   0   0
Cartersville    38  58  38  64 /   0   0   0   0
Columbus        45  65  44  66 /   0   0   0   0
Gainesville     41  60  41  60 /   0   0   0   0
Macon           43  63  41  66 /   0   0   0   0
Rome            40  62  39  67 /   0   0   0   0
Peachtree City  41  60  39  64 /   0   0   0   0
Vidalia         46  62  43  67 /  20   0   0   0

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.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

$$

SHORT TERM...Albright
LONG TERM....07
AVIATION...96