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Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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034 FXUS62 KMHX 151108 AFDMHX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 708 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .SYNOPSIS... Moist southerly flow will continue to bring scattered afternoon and early evening storms through Tuesday. More numerous showers and storms arrive mid to late week as a front moves in and stalls. Hot and humid weather with dangerous heat indices last into mid week. && .NEAR TERM /TODAY/... As of 7 AM Monday... Today will be the hottest and muggiest day of the week with dangerous heat indices across the board. There is also a chance for strong afternoon thunderstorms. -DANGEROUS HEAT- The "coolest" heat indices will be 100-108F along the OBX from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. These zones have been placed under a Heat Advisory from 11A - 7P. The rest of the FA will experience greater temps and dew points, which will send heat indices into the 106-113F range. These areas are under an Excessive Heat Warning from 11A - 7P. -STRONG THUNDERSTORMS- Most CAMs are showing convective initiation along the seabreeze this afternoon around 2-3 PM. This later initiation will allow ample surface heating and destabilization. 3000-5000 J/kg MLCAPE and ~2.5" PWAT will be supportive of strong pulse convection with the main hazards of concern being gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning. Although non-zero, a lack of deep layer shear will dampen the severe threat. && .SHORT TERM /TONIGHT/... As of 3:30 AM Sunday...Convective activity will decrease after sunset but some isolated showers and storms could linger into the evening. Lows remain warm overnight with temps only dropping to around 80. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... As of 4 AM Mon...First part of the long term will be highlighted by intense heat and humidity, leading to high heat indices between 105-115 degrees. Then, a cold front moves into the region and stalls, bringing numerous showers and storms mid to late week. Tuesday...Dangerous heat and humidity will continue to be the main threat. Highs will be in the mid to some upper 90s interior, with around 90 coast. These temps combined with dewpoints between 75-80 will lead to dangerously high heat indices, with advisory criteria likely being met, though several hours of 110-115 degrees (excessive heat warning) are possible as well. Lows Tue night are near the climo max, and readings will only fall to around 80 for many areas, esp east of hwy 17. Wednesday through Sunday...More certainty for the back end of the week than last night at this time as 15/00Z model suite settling on a front moving into eastern NC and stalling mid week into the weekend. PW values return to ~2.25" or higher on Wednesday and remain there through the end of the week into the weekend bringing more numerous showers and storms. Instability will be high Wed through Fri (2000-3000 J/Kg), but shear weak (<20 kt), so biggest threat from storms that develop will be wet microburst winds and heavy rain with localized flooding. The good news is that the increased clouds and rain will put an end to the dangerously high heat indices. Pops peak on Thu-Fri in the 60-70% range, and capped at high chc 50% on the weekend until mesoscale details become more clear, though should be noted that these vals are still above climo. && .AVIATION /11Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... SHORT TERM /Through 00z Tues/... As of 7 AM Mon...Visibilities and ceilings will continue to recover over the next couple of hours. Today will present another opportunity for decreased visibility and ceilings with the development of afternoon convection. As was the case on Sunday, these storms could pack a punch with gusty winds (35-40 kt), heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning. The severe threat is non-zero but low given a lack of wind shear. Conditions will recover to VFR once convective activity dies down. LONG TERM /Tuesday through Thursday/... As of 4 AM Mon...Mostly VFR through the period. Diurnal showers and storms through Wed, become more numerous Thu through the end of the week. Exceptions to this could be with overnight fog/low stratus. Expect southwesterly winds at 5-15 kts through much of the period with gusts nearing 20 kt Tue and Wed afternoon. && .MARINE... SHORT TERM /Through Tonight/... As of 4 AM Monday...Winds will be out of the SW at 15-20 kt with a few gusts to 25 kt across the central waters and Pamlico Sound this afternoon. Seas will be 3-4 ft through the period. Of greatest concern are the 100+ heat indices and strong afternoon/evening thunderstorms that could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Convection will be most active across the rivers and sounds with weakening showers and storms moving towards the coastal waters this evening. Special Marine Warnings and Marine Weather Statements are possible. LONG TERM /Tuesday through Thursday/... As of 4 AM Mon...Thermal gradient inc to 20-25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt Tue into Wed, and have issued SCA for Pamlico/Croatan/Roanoke sound and the nrn/ctrl waters. Seas will build to 4-6 by Wed. Rain and storm chances will increase from Wednesday through the end of the week. && .CLIMATE... Record High temps for 07/15 LOCATION TEMP/YEAR New Bern 98/1993 (KEWN ASOS) Cape Hatteras 92/1962 (KHSE ASOS) Greenville 101/1932 (COOP - Not KPGV AWOS) Morehead City 97/1986 (COOP - Not KMRH ASOS) Kinston 101/1993 (COOP - Not KISO AWOS) Jacksonville 101/1993 (NCA ASOS) && .MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NC...Excessive Heat Warning from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening for NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094- 193>196-198-199-203. Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening for NCZ204-205. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Thursday for AMZ135-150-231. Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday for AMZ152-154. && $$ SYNOPSIS...MHX NEAR TERM...OJC SHORT TERM...OJC LONG TERM...TL AVIATION...TL/OJC MARINE...TL/OJC CLIMATE...MHX