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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

Dense fog warning in effect along I-75 corridor this morning

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Fire warnings cover most of Georgia Monday as conditions turn dangerous

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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Georgia pollen count falls to 667 Sunday

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026

High temperature forecast for Atlanta Metro from April 10th to April 15th shows temperatures rising from 79°F on Friday to 88°F on Wednesday, with record highs around 86-89°F. A persistent high pressure system over the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic will bring warm, dry weather through most of next week. For North and Central Georgia, temperatures will warm up with widespread highs in the 80s this weekend and early next week, some daily high temperature records may be at risk, and overnight lows will warm to the upper 50s to low 60s. Average highs are typically 73-74°F. The forecast is provided by the National Weather Service Atlanta and was updated on April 10, 2026.

The Heat is On: Georgia’s spring temperature ramp-up begins this week

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Fire danger alert covers nearly 50 Georgia counties Friday

by B.T. ClarkApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Fire danger covers most of Georgia Wednesday

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026

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Georgia residents wake to rainy Easter

by B.T. ClarkApril 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Dense fog advisory in effect for southwest Georgia until 10 a.m.

by B.T. ClarkApril 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Georgia pollen count hits 1,141 Saturday

by B.T. ClarkApril 4, 2026April 4, 2026