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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, 2007. www.georgiaweather.net. Rainfall Deficits. www.georgiaweather.net.
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Georgia DroughtConditions Joel O. PazThe University of GeorgiaDept. of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringGriffin, GA
Vegetation Index Map (05/24/07) Source: NASA
Rainfall Deficit Map January 1- July 17, 2007 www.georgiaweather.net
Rainfall Deficits www.georgiaweather.net
Rainfall (Statesboro) Tropical storm ‘Barry’ July 2006 July 2007 www.georgiaweather.net
Soil Moisture (Statesboro) July 2006 July 2007 www.georgiaweather.net
Tropical Weather Outlook • From the National Hurricane Center:Tropical cyclone formation is not expected in the next 48 hours.
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?
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:www.georgiaweather.net • AgClimate web site:www.agclimate.org • Georgia Drought web site:www.georgiadrought.org • NWS Southern Region HQ:www.srh.noaa.gov
Questions? For more information, please contact: Dr. Joel PazExtension AgrometeorologistUGA Griffin Campus 770-228-7399jpaz@uga.edu