July-September Period To Be Wetter Than Normal

Clint ThompsonFlorida, Georgia

By Clint Thompson The next three months are expected to be wetter than normal. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, noted in the UGA Climate Blog that NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center predicts the July-September period to be wetter than usual. “The rain that’s predicted to occur this summer is probably predicated on having an active tropical season,” …

Summer Temps Predicted to Get Hotter

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

By Clint Thompson Summer’s scorching temperatures are only expected to get hotter heading into July and August. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, noted in the UGA Climate Blog that NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center predicts the July-September period to be warmer than usual. “The predictions for above normal temperature just follow the long-term trend that we’ve seen …

Hurricane Season Underway: Early Storm Development More Likely in Southeast

Clint ThompsonFlorida

By Clint Thompson Hurricane season officially started this week on June 1. It will end on Nov. 30. That means tropical storm activity is possible for the next six months. Development is more likely to occur near the Southeast early in the season, explains Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist. “Early in the season, most of the development …

Weather Forecasts: Warmer Temps This Summer

Clint ThompsonFlorida, Georgia

By Clint Thompson The upcoming summer months are projected to be warmer than normal. That’s the forecast shared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, noted in the UGA Extension Climate Blog that the forecast of warmer temperatures in June through August is not a surprising prediction. She said it is …

Warmer, Wetter Conditions Expected in Early Summer

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

Early weather projections indicate a summer pattern that shows warmer and wetter conditions than normal. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, noted in the UGA Extension Climate Blog that, “the early summer pattern does show a continuation of warmer than normal temperatures due to the influence of rising temperatures caused by global warming, but rainfall is showing …

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Above Average Tropical Season Expected

Clint ThompsonFlorida, Georgia

By Clint Thompson Another active tropical season awaits the Southeast this summer. While not as active as last year, predictions by Colorado State University are for 17 total named storms in the Atlantic Basin, nine hurricanes and four that are Category 3 or higher. In comparison, there were 18 storms in 2024, 11 hurricanes and five that were at least …

Minimal Rain in Forecast for Georgia

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

By Clint Thompson Last week’s increased rainfall helped improve the drought conditions across Georgia, according to the latest release of the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, last Monday’s deluge may be the last substantial rainfall for the state over the next couple of weeks. Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist, highlights what precipitation is expected in the foreseeable future. …

Late-Season Freeze Events Now a Concern for Fruit Tree Farmers

Clint ThompsonGeorgia

By Clint Thompson Chill hours are no longer a concern for fruit tree growers across the Southeast. The main worry now is with potential late-season freeze events following recent warming temperatures, according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension agricultural climatologist. “I would say probably right now the fruit farmers are the No. 1 concern that I have because they’ve …

What’s the Deal? Colder Weather Experienced During Current La Niña

Clint ThompsonFlorida, Georgia

By Clint Thompson January’s cold weather goes against what is normally expected during a La Niña weather pattern. The pattern usually brings warmer and drier conditions during winter months. But this month’s weather has been extremely cold, highlighted by a historic snow event during the week of Jan. 22. Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist, discussed this …

UGA Climatologist: Winter Storm Generational Event in Southeast

Clint ThompsonAlabama, Florida, Georgia

By Clint Thompson The cold temperatures and historic snowfall recorded throughout the Southeast last week was a generational event, according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension agricultural climatologist. “Clearly, we don’t get these every day and it’s probably a good thing. Some of the locations set daily records for snowfall, so for them it was unusual,” Knox said. …