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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	21:53	Overcast	10	67	66	96	CALM	-	30.09
Athens GA	21:51	Clear	10	60	46	59	WNW 6	-	30.09
Atlanta GA	21:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	61	40	45	NNW 13G23	-	30.13
Augusta GA	21:53	Clear	10	66	62	87	W 3	-	30.03
Blairsville GA	22:35	Clear	10	51	35	53	WNW 5	-	30.19
Cartersville GA	22:15	Clear	10	57	39	50	VRB 3	-	30.18
Chamblee GA	21:53	Clear	10	59	40	49	NW 14G23	-	30.14
Columbus GA	21:51	Clear	10	63	48	58	N 7	-	30.12
Dalton GA	22:35	Clear	10	54	39	57	NNW 8	-	30.19
Ellijay GA	22:35	Clear	10	51	39	61	NNW 8	-	30.17
Gainesville GA	21:53	Clear	8	59	40	49	NW 9	-	30.13
Lawrenceville GA	21:56	Clear	10	59	42	53	VRB 6	-	30.13
Macon GA	21:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	64	59	83	NNW 9	-	30.09
Newnan GA	22:35	Clear	10	59	41	51	N 14	-	30.14
Peachtree City GA	21:53	Clear	10	58	48	69	WNW 6	-	30.13
Rome GA	21:53	Clear	10	57	38	48	N 3	-	30.18
West Atlanta GA	21:53	Clear	10	59	37	43	NNW 9	-	30.14


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