Isaias Set to Saturate Parts of Southeast

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

By Clint Thompson Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become a hurricane before making landfall this weekend along the Gulf Coast. Depending on the storm’s development over the next couple of days, the Southeast region will be impacted, as a lot of rain and some wind can be expected, according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist. …

El Niño Effect: Cooler, Wetter Winter Expected in Southeast

Clint ThompsonFlorida

By Clint Thompson An El Niño winter means cooler and wetter conditions in some areas across the Southeast region. That means the wettest conditions are slated for certain parts of Florida, Georgia and Alabama, according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist. “Typically, the wettest conditions are in, and this is for a typical El Niño, so …

Be Prepared! October Popular Month for Major Hurricanes

Clint ThompsonFlorida

By Clint Thompson The calendar turns to October this week. While the Southeast has dodged a major hurricane so far this year, specialty crop growers and homeowners must remember they are not out of the woods yet. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed the potential for storms this time of year. “We’re passed the peak of …

Cooler Temperatures On The Horizon

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

By Clint Thompson Cooler temperatures are on the way in the Southeast. It’s not a moment too soon for farmers and residents in Florida, Alabama and Georgia who have endured high temperatures well into September. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed the heat and what’s on the horizon during an interview with AgNet Media. “It looks …

El Niño Should Lead to Increased Rains This Winter

Clint ThompsonFlorida

By Clint Thompson Drought conditions continue to persist across areas of the Southeast. They’re likely to continue in the near term, according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist. But that won’t always be the case amid a strong El Niño. “The signal for El Niño this winter is very strong, which means that sooner or later we’re …

El Niño Impacting Tropical System Development in Atlantic

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

By Clint Thompson This year’s summer season is on its last leg with fall weather on the horizon. For the second straight summer, the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, did not experience a hurricane or tropical storm. It’s not a surprise to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, who attributes the lack of Atlantic tropical activity to …

Southeast Dry Conditions Could Worsen Absent Tropical System

Clint ThompsonFlorida, Georgia

By Clint Thompson Pop-up thunderstorms this summer have made it feel rainier than it really has been across the Southeast. While some areas have experienced timely rains, the Aug. 27 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of the region is still experiencing drought-like conditions. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed the current weather pattern. “It’s …

It Could Happen: Southeast Hopes to Dodge Hurricane for Second Straight Season

Clint ThompsonFlorida

By Clint Thompson Before 2025, the likelihood that the Southeast region could experience a tropical season without a tropical storm or major hurricane seemed unfathomable; especially on the heels of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in 2024. But yet, the region dodged a major storm. The likelihood that the region could go through 2026 without the impact of a major …

Ag Climatologist Discusses Current Drought Conditions

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

By Clint Thompson The prolonged drought that lingered across the Southeast is still being observed in parts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia; just to a lesser extent. The most recent release of the U.S. Drought Monitor shows dry areas still present in all three states. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, talked about the drought and how …

Climatologist Perspective: Quickly Developing Storms More Likely Than Those from Africa

Clint ThompsonFlorida

By Clint Thompson The decreased chance for a hurricane this year does not mean one won’t happen. In fact, there is an increased chance for a pop-up storm to occur in this scenario, according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist. “What some of the consequences that they’re starting to talk a little bit now are with …