I am the director of the University of Georgia weather network and study the impacts of weather and climate on agriculture in the Southeast.
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ALT A map of Georgia shows the extent of the ongoing drought. A chart on the right goes into detail on the ongoing drought extent for Georgia.
ALT A graph on the left shows rain chances for north and central Georgia through midweek. On the right, text describes the increasing rain chances.
ALT Bar chart reflecting the percentage chances of La Nina, Neutral, and El Nino from April-May-June 2026 through December-January-February 2026-2027. For more information on explicit chances of exceeding relative Nino 3.4 thresholds please see https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/strengths/index.php
ALT At the top of the image is a title that says "Severe Thunderstorm Risk - Monday". Below this to the left is a black box with the highest local threat level labeled in green as a 1, on a scale that goes from 0 (lowest) to 5 (highest). A box to the right of this gives an overview stating "Scattered storms may develop along and ahead of a cold front Monday afternoon and evening. A few storms could become strong to severe with damaging wind gusts, especially across central Georgia." Below both of these is a box that says "Timing: Monday Afternoon and Evening". Below this is the Detailed Threat Information box, which shows chance of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes on a scale of 0 to 5. Damaging Wind is a 1, with the other two a 0. On the right side of the image is a large graphic showing how the threat areas are depicted across Georgia. A level 1 of 5 risk area is across central Georgia.
ALT A graphical breakdown of the severe weather risk Wednesday night into Thursday morning for northwest Georgia. There is a level 1 of 5 risk for severe weather with the main hazard being gusty winds, though some hail and a brief tornado cannot be fully ruled out at this time. Flash flooding will also be a concern with a level 2 of 4 risk of excessive rainfall. Initially quick run-off and locally heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding in portions of northwest Georgia.
ALT Climate Prediction Center 6-10 day Temperature Outlook depicts high probabilities (at least 80 percent) for above-normal temperatures across portions of the south-central U.S., Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, Central and Southern Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast during the 6-10 day period (April 15-19).
ALT Climate Prediction Center Week-2 Hazards Outlook depicts a moderate risk of hazardous much above normal temperatures across the Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians southward into Georgia and surrounding areas, April 17-18. A slight risk for hazardous much above normal temperatures extends westward into the Lower Mississippi Valley, also valid April 17-18. Areas of Rapid Onset Drought (ROD) are also noted across parts of the Southeast.
ALT On the right, a map of chances for any rainfall through next Thursday. On the left, forecast details.
ALT On the left, a chart showing the daily high temperature forecast through Wednesday for the Atlanta area, as well as daily average and record high temperatures. On the right, details on the overall forecast for north and central Georgia.
ALT Graphic breaking down how much rainfall Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, and Athens would need to see a return to more normal rainfall accumulations over 1, 3, and 6 month timeframes.
ALT Image shows the US Drought Monitor on the left, a history time series of drought in Georgia in the top right, and some key numbers and dates on drought events and how they relate to the current drought conditions.
