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If you need weather data and you do not know where to find it, I put a presentation together earlier this spring that may provide you with the help you need. I cannot figure out how to put the slide presentation here, but if you send me an email at pknox@uga.edu, I can send you…
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I am happy to introduce the new State Climatologist for North Carolina, Dr. Jared Bowden, who started as the director of the North Carolina State Climate Office on May 1. He brings a wealth of information and experience to the position and I hope those of you who are in North Carolina will take advantage…
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The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows significant improvements in drought conditions across most of the Southeast. While the entire region is still in abnormally dry conditions or drought, the areal coverage of each of the severest levels of drought has been reduced as the recent rain has reduced precipitation deficits, increased soil moisture, and…
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Since I will be ending this blog, you might want to know other sources of weather information. Here is a list of some blogs I follow that provide trustworthy information. Most of them are more generally about the USA, not just the Southeast, but you may find them useful. All of them have a free…
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It has been raining at my house on and off all day and showers have occurred almost every day this past week. The outlook for the next week looks like more of the same, with daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms likely through next weekend. Several inches could occur in many places, leading to a significant…
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Weather conditions this year have resulted in a smaller peach crop than usual. The drought has led to fewer problems with diseases but the peaches are smaller than usual and so producers are using micro-irrigation to try to increase their sizing. They also noticed delayed problems with the cold weather that occurred on March 16,…
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Here is an interesting-sounding webinar for Tuesday the 26th for those who are interested in tropical storms and hurricanes. The presenter is Brian LaMarre, Chief Meteorologist and Founder, Inspire Weather, LLC. It will be held at 2 pm ET/1 pm CT. A description and registration link is below. They should also record it so you…