Issued: 8pm on Sunday, July 19th 2026
Technical Forecast Discussion
Key Message:
- Quiet weather Sunday night and Monday
- Severe weather expected on Tuesday.
- Quiet weather is expected for the middle and end of the week.
Key Message 1…
A trough will dig allowing for us to still be on the cooler side post our cold front from Saturday, however, this will allow a warm front to lift into our area and begin to steer a cold front towards us as well. Otherwise, we can expect clear and dry conditions Sunday night and Monday.
Key Message 2…
Confidence for severe weather continues to increase as we approach Tuesday. As of the time of issuance, Athens is under an Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) of severe weather. This severe risk will be due to thunderstorms developing ahead of the approaching cold front during the day Tuesday. All hazards will be in play, however, the main concern will be damaging wind gusts due to large amounts of speed shear. The severe threat will be mostly for the afternoon and evening hours. The threat for severe weather may be lessened slightly due to ample morning convection from the lifting warm front, though, confidence in if and by how much is low at this time given how significant the risk for severe weather is. Keep up to date with recent forecasts, have a way to receive warnings, and stay weather aware as this unfolds.
Key Message 3…
As the system impacting us on Tuesday exits, a residual trough will linger and high pressure will also develop. This will lead to quiet weather with highs warming from the upper-70s to the mid-80s as the week comes to a close.
