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News Articles: Georgia weather

The drought monitor report for the Week of Oct. 8 shows pockets of 'extreme drought' in areas north and south of Atlanta, in central Georgia and near the South Carolina border.

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  • Environment

After Extreme Drought in Some Areas of Georgia, Meteorologist Predicts Rain, Cooler Temperatures

The latest drought monitor report notes pockets of “extreme drought” appearing across Georgia. As of Oct. 8, 2019, areas north and south of Atlanta, in...

October 16, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Amy Kiley
Spectators are tended to after a lightning strike on the course left several injured during a weather delay in the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Atlanta.

Lightning Injures 6 At PGA Tournament In Atlanta

Six people were injured Saturday when lightning struck a 60-foot pine at the Tour Championship where they were taking cover from rain and showered them...

August 24, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press
Mosquito season in Georgia gets underway after heavy rainfall and warm temperatures.

Heavy Rain, Warm Temperatures Usher In Mosquito Season

From Columbus to the metro Atlanta area and east to Athens, the state has been saturated by rain. The precipitation combined with warm weather means an...

June 12, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
After Hurricane Michael destroyed much of Georgia's cotton crop last year, now drought-like weather is threatening the new crop, which is generally planted in May.

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  • Environment

Amid Trade War, Georgia Farmers Face Drought And Financial Doubt

From the devastation of Hurricane Michael to trade tariffs, Georgia farmers have faced months of uncertainty. After stalled disaster and tariff aid...

June 03, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
A storm cloud passes over the downtown skyline in Atlanta in 2018.

At Least 6 Killed as Storms Hit the South

Update Sunday, April 14 at 2:58 p.m. 1:28 p.m. Three more deaths are confirmed from powerful storms sweeping through the southern United States,...

April 14, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press
Between 2 and 8 inches of rain is expected this week in Georgia.

Flood Risk In Atlanta, North Georgia As Heavy Rain Expected All Week

The track of several storms over the next couple of weeks will bring rounds of drenching rain to the Interstate-95 corridor in the South and raise the...

February 16, 2019
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Fans can breath a sigh of relief as temperatures in Atlanta are rising. Sunday's high is 61 degrees.

Super Bowl 53 Weather: Warming Temps Bring Sigh Of Relief

Don’t panic, ice storms won’t be returning to Atlanta on Super Bowl Sunday. The last time Atlanta hosted the massive event, 19 years ago, two ice storms...

January 31, 2019
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By:
  • Megan Butler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Officials Prepare for Winter Storm

On this edition of Political Rewind, as wintry weather moves into the state Gov. Kemp is making plans to minimize the impact it might have on residents...

January 28, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The midtown skyline stands in the background in Piedmont Park in Atlanta.

2018 Brings Rainiest Weather In Decades To Georgia, Flood Watches Continue

If you look outside and feel like it’s been raining forever, you aren’t far off. Across the state, counties and cities tracked record rainfall in 2018....

January 03, 2019
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By:
  • Megan Butler
Expected rainfall Monday

2018 Rainfall: Second Wettest Year On Record For Atlanta

UPDATED: Atlanta had a total of 70.03 inches of rainfall in 2018, securing its place as the second wettest year on record. The first place year for...

January 02, 2019
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge

Flash Flood Watch, Rain Expected Through Year's End

Georgia may have seen its last sunny sky of 2018. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch to take effect at 7 p.m. Thursday. Everyone...

December 27, 2018
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By:
  • Megan Butler
A screenshot of the live webcam video at Chattahoochee River at Helen taken about 6:15 p.m. Thursday

More Rain Heads To North Georgia After 14 Inches Fell This Week

Emergency crews are working to get some White County roads reopened after severe flooding earlier this week, according to the National Weather Service....

June 01, 2018
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge ,
  • Josephine Bennett ,
  • and 2 more

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