Much of Georgia is still in an historic drought. With the state entering the hot season, and winter rains having failed to replenish many of the state's northern reservoirs, the chance to undo last year's water loss is almost gone.
Over all, the states water levels look a lot like they did this time last year - when Georgians were told the state was entering into extreme drought - and then just months later, metro Atlanta's was counting down the days till they ran out of water entirely.
State Climatologist, David Stookesbury said the outlook for this year’s hot season is the same.
"We are starting at very low levels, already, across much of the state. The conditions will slowly worsen, even if we have normal rain fall through October," said Stookesbury.Stookesbury said South Georgia is looking a little better but could see drought conditions within a month. For North Georgia, Lake Lanier, unlike last year, is starting at a deficit and Lake Allatoona- while it fills quickly, also looses water just as fast.
