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FXUS61 KALY 020547
AFDALY

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Albany NY
147 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will remain in place across the region through at
least the middle of next week, providing dry conditions along
with generally comfortable humidity levels. After one more
relatively cool day today, the air mass will warm Sunday into
early next week, with temperatures warming back to above normal
levels.

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.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 147 AM EDT...Other than patchy fog in some spots,
tranquil and cool conditions will occur early this morning.
Surface high pressure will be in place today, with a northwest
flow regime aloft. 850 mb temperature anomalies still look to be
around -1 to -2 STDEV today, so high temperatures will be
slightly below normal. Highs expected to reach the upper 70s in
most valley locations with a light northerly breeze.

Clear skies and light winds tonight will lead to good
radiational cooling conditions. While it likely won`t be quite
as cool as this morning, lows should range from the upper 40s to
mid 50s which are solidly below normal for early August.

The air mass will start to modify on Sunday, as 850 mb
temperature anomalies become neutral. So with abundant sunshine
highs expected to reach normal levels Sun afternoon, even with
the cool start to the day. Humidity levels will remain
comfortable, with dewpoints mainly in the 50s. Dry conditions
continue with persistent high pressure in place.

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.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Key Message:

- Temperatures warming back to above normal levels early next
  week.

Discussion:

With regards to the large scale pattern, surface high pressure
is forecast to remain in place across the Northeast CONUS
through the period with rising heights aloft. By Tue, 500 mb
height anomalies are forecast to reach +1 to +2 STDEV. This will
generally result in slightly above normal temperatures,
although humidity levels do not appear to be oppressive with
this pattern.

A weakening cold front approaching from SE Canada late Mon into
early Tue is expected to wash out as it tries to push south and
encounters ridging. Dewpoints are forecast to rise next week,
but still look to only reach the lower to mid 60s. This results
in feels- like temperatures reaching the lower 90s or cooler. So
Heat Advisories are not anticipated at this time.

With upper ridging established through the period, there is no
discernible forcing for appreciable rain chances. Outside of an
isolated diurnally driven shower/T-storm, it will remain dry
across much of the area through Fri.

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.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Through 06z Sunday...VFR conditions prevail across all
terminals early this morning with the expectation for such to
continue throughout much of the 06z TAF cycle. Based on forecast
soundings, KPSF/KPOU/KGFL could see some light fog develop
later this morning, but confidence is not high. Therefore, kept
conditions within TEMPO groups at VFR or just below in MVFR.
Otherwise, clear skies will make for another day of ideal flying
conditions with winds light and predominantly northerly at
sustained speeds under 10 kt.

Outlook...

Sunday Night to Wednesday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Thursday: Low Operational Impact. Slight Chance of SHRA...TSRA.

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.ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
NY...None.
MA...None.
VT...None.

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SYNOPSIS...JPV
SHORT TERM...JPV
LONG TERM...JPV
AVIATION...Gant