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KEY MESSAGES

- 1) Rain-free conditions dominate this week as high pressure prevails.

DISCUSSION

KEY MESSAGE 1: Rain-free conditions dominate this week as high pressure prevails.

Quiet coniditons continue to prevail across the region under sfc high pressure, with latest observations showing mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Should see these values rise a bit more through the afternoon, as highs top off in the mid to upper 70s. Expect much of the same Tuesday, with highs moderating back into the mid to upper 80s by the end of the week as the aforementioned high pressure drifts offshore.

Unfortunately, no rainfall is in the forecast until late this weekend, and even that is uncertain. Dry conditions will lead to an enhanced fire danger through the week, with RH values dropping less than 25% across inland locations every afternoon. That being said, winds only look to peak around 10 to 15 mph, which should keep the threat for fire weather headlines low. Nonetheless, we encourage folks to exercise extreme caution if burning and heed any local burn bans as coniditons remain very dry.

AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/

KCHS/KJZI/KSAV: VFR continues across the area. A weak sea breeze will slowly advance inland late this afternoon and evening, turning light winds from the south.

Extended Aviation Outlook: Dry high pressure keeps VFR conditions in place through much of the coming week. A sea breeze is possible each afternoon and evening.

MARINE

High pressure continues to build overhead. As noted in the previous discussion, should see breezy winds quickly diminish this afternoon as the sea breeze develops. With seas of 6 ft still possible, will continue the the Small Craft Advisory for the outer GA waters until 5 PM this afternoon. Otherwise, expect tranquil conditions to persist for the remainder of the week.

Rip Currents: Breezy northeasterly winds continue along the coast, resulting in a strong longshore current through mid-day. This combined with breakers around 3 ft and lingering elevated tide cycles will keep a moderate risk in place at all beaches through the afternoon. Decreasing winds and tidal range cycles will allow the rip current risk to remain low Tuesday and Wednesday.

CHS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

GA...None. SC...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for AMZ384.