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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	22:53	Overcast	10	67	65	93	NW 3	-	30.11
Athens GA	22:51	Clear	10	59	43	55	NW 6	-	30.09
Atlanta GA	22:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	59	38	45	NNW 15	-	30.14
Augusta GA	22:53	Clear	10	65	62	90	W 7	-	30.04
Blairsville GA	22:55	Clear	10	51	35	52	NW 6	-	30.19
Cartersville GA	22:35	Clear	10	55	37	50	VRB 6	-	30.18
Chamblee GA	22:53	Clear	10	58	38	47	NNW 13	-	30.14
Columbus GA	22:51	Clear	10	61	47	59	N 6	-	30.13
Dalton GA	22:55	Clear	10	54	40	57	NNW 13	-	30.19
Ellijay GA	22:55	Clear	10	51	39	61	NNW 8	-	30.17
Gainesville GA	22:53	Clear	8	56	38	50	WNW 5	-	30.13
Lawrenceville GA	22:56	Clear	10	56	42	59	WNW 6	-	30.13
Macon GA	22:53	Clear	10	60	55	83	NW 6	-	30.09
Newnan GA	22:55	Clear	10	58	40	50	N 13	-	30.14
Peachtree City GA	22:53	Clear	10	59	41	51	NNW 10	-	30.14
Rome GA	22:53	Clear	10	55	39	54	CALM	-	30.18
West Atlanta GA	22:53	Clear	10	57	37	47	NNW 9	-	30.15


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