Christmas Rain Helps, But Not Nearly Enough

Lake Allatoona's shoreline is fast gaining ground as the water runs out. (file photo/Dave Bender)

Drought-stricken Atlanta received an all-day dose of rain on Christmas, and residents can expect more rain through the weekend and into New Year's Day.

Yesterday's rainfall of zero-point-five-eight inches was the second-largest single-day amount since October.

But the National Weather Service says the city's rainfall deficit is still more than 20 inches below normal.

Atlanta will need another two-and-a-half inches of rain between now and the end of the year to keep this year from becoming the driest on record.

The forecast calls for metro Atlanta calls for a slight chance of rain tomorrow, and a better chance Friday. Forecasters also predict a chance for rain -- however slight -- through New Year's Day.

(The Associated Press)

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