Georgia Drought Conditions Joel O. Paz The University of Georgia Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering Griffin, GA
Vegetation Index Map (05/24/07) Source: NASA
Rainfall Deficit Map January 1- July 17,
Rainfall Deficits Station 2007 Jan 1-July 17 Normal Deficit (in) Dublin Midville Statesboro Savannah
Rainfall (Statesboro) Tropical storm ‘Barry’ July 2006 July
Soil Moisture (Statesboro) July 2006 July
July 14, 2007
Summertime Thunderstorms
Tropical Weather Outlook From the National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected in the next 48 hours.
Climate Outlook Little to no skill during the summer La Niña developing? El Niño : Warm phase La Niña : Cold phase
Climate Outlook Little to no skill during the summer La Niña developing? IRI
Climate Outlook Little to no skill during the summer La Niña developing?
ENSO Effects on Precipitation Seasonal climate variations in the Southeast are largely driven by El Niño and La Niña
Summary In terms of rainfall deficit, East Central is slightly better than other districts in Georgia. Summertime convective thunderstorms Possible development of La Niña may impact conditions in the fall & winter >> dry conditions?
Links UGA Weather Network: AgClimate web site: Georgia Drought web site: NWS Southern Region HQ:
Questions? For more information, please contact: Dr. Joel Paz Extension Agrometeorologist UGA Griffin Campus