Clay Smith 3

DROUGHT WORSENS ⚠️

Extreme drought conditions have spread across most of North Georgia and parts of Western North Carolina. Most areas are running about 5-7" below normal in the rainfall department since the beginning of the year. Much-needed rain is on the way this weekend, but we will return to a parched pattern through at least April 15th.

THURSDAY MORNING FORECAST (4/2):

Good morning! Another unseasonably warm day is in store with highs climbing into the low to mid 80s this afternoon. It will be breezy again with gusts up to 25 mph out of the south. A few spotty showers are possible this afternoon, especially in the higher elevations. Friday will be nearly identical with highs in the 80s and spotty afternoon storm chances.

Widespread rain is likely Saturday night into Sunday morning as a cold front sweeps across the Tennessee Valley. Rain showers will taper off between 5 and 7 Sunday morning, with clearing conditions later in the day. Temperatures will be much cooler behind the front, with highs in the 60s on Easter Sunday. This system will bring us much-needed rainfall with up to 1” possible.

Comfortable temperatures are expected to return early next week, with highs in the 60s and 70s. Overnight lows will be chilly, ranging from the upper 30s to the lower 40s. Low humidity and gusty winds will lead to another elevated fire risk Monday through Wednesday of next week.

It’s April 1st!! Where are all of my April babies at?