Drought Monitor for Georgia (2-5-13)

Amazing how quickly things change — even situations we think might never change. Much needed rain crossed our state.  Some of us believe it was an answered prayer. One thing is for sure: There was drought in North Georgia.  Now it’s gone, according to one …

Drought Monitor Report (12-20-2012)

We’re all thankful for the recent rain over Lake Lanier.  But what did it do to affect Lanier’s low waters?  And what’s the forecast? The latest edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor — produced in partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, …

Drought Monitor Report

You’ve heard of the Weather Feather, right? They’re easy to make.  Just suspend a feather outside your window and make your own weather forecast. Here’s how: • If the feather moves … it’s windy. • If the feather is wet in the morning, it’s dew.  …