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Spring-Like Warmth Ahead

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What would it take to see some drought improvement? Here's a look at current rainfall deficits (Atlanta, Macon, Athens, and Columbus) and what it would take to bring us back to normal over 1, 3, or 6 months.

Georgia is facing its most significant drought since 2011–2012. 🚨 Long-range forecast models continue to predict warmer-than-average temperatures across the southeastern United States for mid-April. Below-average precipitation (not shown) is also favored.

Here are the forecast low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Albany GA	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	68	65	89	WNW 3	-	30.07
Athens GA	20:51	Clear	10	62	47	57	W 6G20	-	30.05
Atlanta GA	20:52	Partly Cloudy	10	63	42	46	NNW 14	-	30.10
Augusta GA	20:53	Clear	10	67	62	84	WSW 8	-	30.01
Blairsville GA	21:15	Clear	10	54	34	48	WNW 3	-	30.17
Cartersville GA	20:55	Clear	10	60	39	44	VRB 6	-	30.16
Chamblee GA	20:53	Clear	10	62	41	45	NW 9	-	30.11
Columbus GA	20:51	Clear	10	66	52	60	NNW 7	-	30.08
Dalton GA	21:15	Partly Cloudy	9	56	40	55	NNW 8	-	30.17
Ellijay GA	21:15	Clear	10	55	39	54	N 10	-	30.16
Gainesville GA	20:53	Clear	8	61	40	45	NW 10G18	-	30.10
Lawrenceville GA	20:56	Clear	10	60	43	53	WNW 7	-	30.10
Macon GA	20:53	Overcast	10	66	66	100	NW 3	-	30.06
Newnan GA	21:15	Clear	10	61	43	51	NW 7	-	30.13
Peachtree City GA	20:53	Clear	10	61	47	59	WNW 6	-	30.11
Rome GA	20:53	Clear	10	59	38	45	N 6	-	30.16
West Atlanta GA	20:53	Clear	10	60	42	51	N 6	-	30.12


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