Nearly 70% of Georgia Now in Extreme Drought Conditions

Nearly 70% of Georgia now in extreme drought conditions

Nearly 70% of Georgia is in an extreme drought, according to the new drought report released Thursday.

Georgia drought is the worst in nearly 20 years

Georgia’s drought has reached its most severe point since May 2007. Two-thirds of the state is now in extreme drought or worse, federal weather officials said Thursday. What’s Happening: The U.S. Drought Monitor, updated April 16, shows 100% of Georgia is in some level of drought. More than 69% of the state has reached D3, […] The post Georgia drought is the worst in nearly 20 years appeared first on The Georgia Sun.

Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire region now under drought conditions and more than four-fifths facing severe drought or worse, according to new regional drought data. Much of north and central Georgia are under a high fire danger alert from the National Weather Service. Modera…