Warm March=Possible Storms 

Get ready North Georgia, this spring could be on the stormy side. The latest data from the Climate Prediction Center confers what we have been saying, while winter is not gone for good, it is on a short leash.

Check out the projected temperatures for March. Most of the eastern US is expected to be above normal, with a large chunk well above the monthly averages. For Atlanta that means readings averaging above the mid 60s for highs and mid 40s for lows. Keep in mind, we will have a few cold snaps, but they will be quick. So with the prospect of warm air in place and a shot of cold air heading south, that is a recipe for strong to severe t-storms. This could be a very busy March in Severe Weather Center 2.

As far as precipitation goes, a definite line between above normal rainfall, to our north and much below average rainfall to our south. Right now the probability is highest for near normal rainfall which is 4.81" for Atlanta. March is historically our 2nd wettest month only trailing July. This set up is not good news for drought stricken South Georgia, where 34% of the state is in a level 4 exceptional drought.

A look at the 90 day outlook, shows little deviation from the 30 day outlooks. For North Georgia that means a warm  March, April and May with near normal rainfall. No doubt the next few months will be interesting. Peace.