The very cold temperatures that occurred across the region were not that unexpected this time of year, which is usually the coldest period in winter. But because of the very warm December and warmer than normal January in Georgia and Florida, many crops developed much earlier than usual, leaving them particularly vulnerable to the frost. I have seen a few stories about potential impacts on watermelons, blueberries, and vegetables in Florida and southern Georgia, and realize that it may be a bit too early to know how much these crops have been affected. However, I would love to hear any impacts that you have seen and invite you to drop me an email to let me know. I will use these in my February report in the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar, which meets on February 8 at 10 am online. I will post registration information to sign up for the webinar later this week. You can send reports to pknox@uga.edu. Thanks so much!
