FXUS62 KFFC 150527
AFDFFC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
127 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026


...New 06Z Aviation Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 124 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

 - Fire weather concerns will persist this week given the ongoing
   very dry and warm conditions.

 - Temperatures will remain well above normal through Saturday.
   Some daily record highs may be broken.

 - Appreciable rainfall is very unlikely through this coming
   weekend, so worsening drought conditions are expected.


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.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Wednesday)
Issued at 223 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

Expansive ridging remains in place through midweek, keeping things
high and dry. Temperatures will remain well above normal, and
forecast highs are at or within a couple of degrees of daily record
highs at the four main climate sites (ATL, AHN, MCN, CSG) on
Wednesday. Fire danger continues to be a concern, discussed further
in the "Fire Weather" section below...

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday morning through next Monday)
Issued at 223 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

Staying Warm, and Dry for Most through Saturday:

The extended periods begin right where the short term leaves off
with dry and warm conditions continuing. With zero precip chances
Thu, Fri, and Sat, temps expected to rise well above seasonal norms
with highs in the middle 80s to middle 90s across north and central
GA. The models are showing the ridge over the region weakening Sat
as a weak frontal boundary nears NW GA Sat night. the biggest issue
is the atmosphere is extremely dry ahead of this front so as it
pushes into GA it dries out and most of the area will only see
increased cloud cover. Portions of NW GA will see some light showers
Sat night into Sun morning but only expecting 0.1" to 0.25" total
for area North and West of Carrollton, to Atlanta, to Gainesville
line.

Unfortunately, even with this frontal boundary moving through it is
very likely not going to support the coverage and amount of rainfall
necessary to put a dent in the Severe (D2) to Extreme Drought (D3)
that covers much of the CWA.

The front is expected to move south and east of the area Sun night
bringing in a cooler airmass for the beginning of next week. Temps
Mon morning will be down into the 40s with highs Mon mainly in the
70s.

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.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 124 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

VFR conditions will persist through the period, with FEW cu
between 050-070 anticipated in the afternoon. Winds will be light
and variable through the early morning, becoming SW at 4-8 kts by
15Z. Winds will diminish after sunset, becoming light and variable
once again after 01-02Z.

//ATL Confidence...06Z Update...
High confidence on all elements.

King

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          61  87  62  90 /   0   0   0   0
Atlanta         63  86  64  90 /   0   0   0   0
Blairsville     56  83  57  85 /   0   0  10  10
Cartersville    59  87  60  90 /   0   0   0  10
Columbus        59  87  60  90 /   0   0   0   0
Gainesville     62  85  63  88 /   0   0   0   0
Macon           60  88  61  90 /   0   0   0   0
Rome            59  87  60  90 /   0  10  10  10
Peachtree City  58  86  59  90 /   0   0   0   0
Vidalia         61  91  62  92 /   0   0   0   0

&&

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

$$

SHORT TERM...RW
LONG TERM....01
AVIATION...King