Drought Conditions Worsen in Georgia
Drought conditions continue to increase across Georgia, according to the latest drought monitor.
Over the last week, dry conditions and above-normal temperatures led to increasing short-term rainfall deficits and surface moisture loss, resulting in significant areas of deteriorating dryness and drought.
- 96.54% of Georgia is experiencing drought
- 3.46% of the state has no drought, primarily in far northeast Georgia and near Savannah
Level D3 (extreme drought) has expanded significantly across southwestern Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, and adjacent Alabama.
Comparing numbers from this week to last week, drought conditions have worsened across the state.
Author's summary: Drought affects 96.54% of Georgia.