Today Georgia state climatologist Dr. David Stooksbury predicted a warmer and drier winter for the state. He also offered little hope drought-stricken water resources will fully recharge before next summer.
State Climatologist David Stooksbury says the exceptional drought gripping most of the state won't end anytime soon. Speaking with reporters at the University of Georgia, Stooksbury said odds are it will be a warmer than normal winter with below normal rainfall. He says, "The strength of a La Nina pattern, now forming in the Pacific will determine just how much or little rain falls in the southeast in the coming weeks."
Going into next summer, Stooksbury believes reservoirs, such as Lake Lanier won't be fully recharged over the winter remaining lower than normal with some recording all-time lows.
State Climatologist David Stooksbury says the exceptional drought gripping most of the state won't end anytime soon. Speaking with reporters at the University of Georgia, Stooksbury said odds are it will be a warmer than normal winter with below normal rainfall. He says, "The strength of a La Nina pattern, now forming in the Pacific will determine just how much or little rain falls in the southeast in the coming weeks."
Going into next summer, Stooksbury believes reservoirs, such as Lake Lanier won't be fully recharged over the winter remaining lower than normal with some recording all-time lows.
