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LAST UPDATED:  127 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 2025

.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Restrictions likely during much of the next 24 hours.

Light to moderate showers are currently moving through the area
at the time of this writing. Expect periods of showers to 
continue into this evening with generally MVFR cigs (brief VFR
or IFR cigs are possible) and periodic vis restrictions. An 
isolated thunderstorm can't be ruled out, but confidence is too 
low to include in any of the TAFs at this time. Shower chances 
decrease after about 02z-03z, but latest guidance indicates cigs
are forecast to drop to IFR for several hours beginning around 
this time. Some fog, drizzle, or mist is also possible as 
abundant moisture is in place. Cigs are then anticipated to 
improve late in the period with an uptick in precip chances once
again.

Northeast winds around 10kts with some isolated higher gusts are
expected to shift to more easterly shortly after the TAF period
begins. Winds then generally remain easterly through the TAF
period.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...Deep moisture remains in place early
this week allowing for periods of restrictions and convection 
each day. The highest rain chances will be Monday and Tuesday.
Beyond that more typical summertime conditions return.

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