With the strong pre-frontal gradient winds, fire danger risk is elevated across GA with dry fuels in place. Here’s a look at the latest MODIS/Terra imagery from NASA FIRMS showing smoke from several small wildfires ongoing across AL/GA/SC. #gawx

This week, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed near Augusta. Due to drought conditions, low relative humidity, dry fuels, and breezy SE winds, fire danger in the area is high. To report drought conditions in your area, submit them here: bit.ly/4l7b3oR #gawx

Severe t-storms from several fast-moving mesoscale convective clusters brought widespread reports of hail and strong winds last night. Three instances of hail 2" or larger were reported, and wind gusts caused downed trees. Damage from the storms also affected AL, SC, NC and TN.

April was a warm one. Valdosta had its #1 warmest April on record (avg temp 73.1). ATL and Gainesville both had their 2nd warmest April, Athens had its 3rd, and Rome and Peachtree City both reached 4th warmest. Savannah and Augusta were in their top 10 warmest (NOAA/NCEI) #gawx

May has been quite active with several rounds of convective systems affecting Georgia. Except for far Southwest GA, most of the state is well above average rainfall for the month. Take a look at the departures from normal below! SERCC #gawx

So far May has been quite an active tornado month for North/Central GA, with most being quick spin-ups (7 EF1s, 8 EF0s). Data from the Storm Prediction Center (1950-2025) shows the May GA Twister Counts: 2008 – 23 2017 – 21 1984 – 16 2025 – 15 2024 – 10 1998 – 10 1980 – 10

Take a look at how drought conditions have evolved across the state this week. #gawx

July was hot and dry, with several cities across the state reaching top 10 records. Columbus recorded it's #1 driest July and Macon had its 3rd driest since 1893. Both had 0.93". Atlanta had its 3rd hottest July on record, Athens 5th, Savannah 6th, and Columbus 8th. (NOAA/NCEI)

Check out those low highs in #Atlanta & #Athens ,#Georgia . Prior to 2013 & 2025 you have to go back to 1986 to find an August Max T. in the 60's. NWS Atlanta GA Climate Office NWS Southern Region NWS GSP NWS Columbia Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore

Take a look at how drought conditions have evolved across the state this week. #gawx

Take a look at how drought conditions have evolved across the state this week. #gawx

Take a look at how drought conditions have evolved across the state this week. #gawx

NWS Tallahassee NWS Charleston, SC CoCoRaHS Melissa Griffin The Post and Courier Jim Cantore NWS Tallahassee check out this #Valdosta Stat. Wettest one hour rain on record.. GA Climate Office

Take a look at how drought conditions have evolved across the state this week. #gawx

Take a look at how drought conditions have evolved across the state this week. #gawx

Take a look at how dry conditions have expanded across the state this week. If you notice changing conditions in your area, please let us know by filling out this survey: survey123.arcgis.com/share/850f937a… #gawx

Take a look at how drought conditions have expanded across the state this week. #gawx

Take a look at how drought conditions have expanded across the state this week. #gawx

Due to lack of rainfall, drought conditions in Georgia worsened rapidly throughout September. Take a look below to see how drought conditions have continued to expand this week. #gawx

Take a look at how drought conditions have expanded across the state this week. #gawx