According to Pam Knox, Director of UGA Weather Network, Tropical Storm Fred will be an issue in regards to rain for North Georgia. We are expected at least 2 inches of rain but in some locations 6-10 inches of rain. Also, expect high winds forthose few days. There is also a chance of tornadoes in the spiral rain bands.
Livestock producers, this is a great time to check fences before the storm and ensure they are secure. Also, keep an eye on your livestock, fences and be on the look out for down trees during and after the tropical storm. An important note- Wild Cherry Trees are common around fences in Northeast Georgia. Leaves from these trees in the wilt stage can be lethal to grazing animals. A toxin is formed in these as the storm damaged leaves of wild cherry trees wilt. Check your pastures for down trees or limbs.
Resources from UGA
- UGA Weather Network – Daily weather data from 86 weather stations located throughout the state.
- Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast – Blog updates from UGA Extension climatologist.
- National Weather Service – Forecasts from NOAA.
- National Hurricane Center – General storm forecasts and advisories from NOAA.
- Five-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook – from NOAA
- Weather applications and alerts – List of apps from NWS (commercial, academic, and governmental products and services not endorsed by NWS)
- Publication 1525– Developing a Storm Preparedness for Dairies
- Publication 1199– Storm Damaged Tree Cleanup
- Publication 106– Handling Pasture, Hay, Feed, and Livestock Losses During Hurricane Michael Recovery
