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Frost advisory warning text urging protection of sensitive plants on frosty landscape

May frost threatens north Georgia

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Map showing the probability of receiving 1 inch or more of precipitation through Sunday evening, May 3, 2026, 8 pm EDT. The map covers parts of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina with percentages ranging from 1% in Huntsville and Dalton to 83% in Statesboro. The probability increases from north to south, with the highest chances in southern Georgia and coastal areas. The color gradient ranges from dark blue (lowest probability) to yellow (highest probability). Key cities and their probabilities include Atlanta (25%), Columbus (56%), Augusta (54%), Savannah (82%), and Macon (59%). The map was issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5 pm EDT by NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Heavy rain expected across Georgia this weekend as drought grips every county

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

pink umbrella

Thunderstorm moving through south metro Atlanta Tuesday morning

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Photo of a thunderstorm over the city.

Strong thunderstorm moving through northeast Georgia Tuesday morning

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Stunning capture of bright lightning illuminating a dark stormy sky at night.

Storms with 40 mph winds and hail moving fast across north Georgia

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Strong storm moving through northwest Georgia

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Lightning and Gray Clouds

Severe storms possible across North Georgia through Wednesday

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Georgia is experiencing severe drought, with 98% of the state in Severe Drought (D2) or worse, and about 27% in Exceptional Drought (D4), the highest drought level. The table shows the rainfall needed to get back to near-normal within 5 inches over 1, 3, and 6 months for four locations (ATL, CSG, MCN, AHN), with current water year deficits ranging from 11.77" to 14.60". Percent values indicate the portion of years with that amount of rain over the same months, based on climate records. The water year runs from October 1 to September 29. The data was updated April 26, 2026.

Georgia’s drought is so bad that even a rainy week won’t make a dent

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Fire danger high across Georgia today and Monday

by B.T. ClarkApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Georgia drought update for April 16th shows the state experiencing severe drought conditions. The map indicates widespread areas in D3 (Extreme Drought) and D4 (Exceptional Drought) levels, especially in the southern and central parts of Georgia. The coverage of D2-D4 drought is at its greatest in nearly twenty years, with two-thirds of Georgia in D3 or higher. Current conditions are the worst since the drought began in Fall 2025. The legend shows drought intensity from None to D4, with colors ranging from white (None) to dark brown (D4). The table details the percentage area affected by each drought level, highlighting a significant increase in severe drought areas compared to previous weeks and months.

Georgia drought is the worst in nearly 20 years

by B.T. ClarkApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026