Climate outlooks
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The climate outlook for August through September shows us in increased chances for warm temperatures, but equal chances for above, below or near normal precipitation, according to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center.
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The rain that was expected to occur with the last front did not pan out, leading to drier soils at a time when portions of Georgia are already in abnormally dry conditions. Cool and dry conditions since the frontal passage have provided wonderful weather but not much moisture for growing crops. However, this is expected…
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The latest Drought Monitor has brought abnormally dry (D0) conditions back to Georgia for the first time since last December (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/). According to the discussion for the Southeast, 30-day moisture deficits and declining soil moisture and pasture conditions have led the authors to conclude that we may be in the early stages of a “flash”…
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The Climate Prediction Center website shows that for the next two weeks, much of the eastern US is going to be much colder than usual, and the Southeast is likely to be wetter than normal. You can find these prediction maps at www.cpc.noaa.gov. The wet and cool conditions should help to alleviate the short-term dryness…
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Recent observations of the eastern Pacific Ocean show that the expected El Nino has not developed as predicted and that even though the ocean temperatures are showing warming, the atmosphere has not followed suit, leading to mediocre El Nino signals. This makes it more likely that if El Nino develops (as is still expected), it…
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After the quick passage of TS Arthur along the East Coast, the Southeast has been relatively dry and less humid than usual. The beginning of this week should be fairly dry across the state, although isolated showers could occur, especially in the south and along the coasts. Humidity will rise as the week progresses. The…
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The Independence Day weekend looks good for most of the Southeast, with the exception of coastal SC and eastern NC, which are feeling the brunt of Arthur, which became a hurricane earlier this morning. Rainfall amounts away from the storm are expected to be light and scattered and winds will also be light. The impacts…