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Update 7:30 PM on April 19–Rain-cooled air in central GA has stabilized the atmosphere and kept the warm front to the south. That meant less chance of supercells this afternoon, and severe weather down south has been isolated. However, the main system is still to the west and has plenty of energy for storms, even…
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Here is a nice summary of the tornadoes that occurred in the NWS Peachtree City area of responsiblity in last weekend’s severe weather outbreak. If you are in a different NWS region, check your own region’s page to see if they have a similar summary available. You can view it at https://www.weather.gov/ffc/2020412_severe.
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Two separate strong storm systems are expected to impact the Southeast this week. The first one will move through the region on Sunday, bringing not only heavy rain but also a good chance of severe weather across Alabama, Georgia and points east. After a break for a couple of days, another system will move through…
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The latest monthly and 3-month outlook maps were released this week by NOAA. They show that while the central part of the US is more likely to experience colder than normal air, here in the Southeast we are continuing to lean towards warmer conditions than usual. Wetter conditions than usual are also expected for the…
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Below is a link to a YouTube video from the National Weather Service which discusses the latest thoughts on the potential outbreak of severe weather on Sunday, April 19, 2020. At the moment it looks like central and south Georgia will feel the worst effects, with an inch or more of rain in central and…
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The latest monthly Water Resources Outlook from the NWS Southeast River Forecast Center is now available on YouTube for April 2020. You can view it here.
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The severe weather of last weekend caused a lot of damage to trees as well as buildings. Cleaning up from storms like this can be dangerous if not done correctly, so make sure you know how to use chain saws safely. If you have to replace a tree, make sure to pick a variety that…