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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Heavy Rains Across Portions of Georgia

Persistent heavy rains between the 14th and 22nd of the month helped make this past September the 3rd wettest September in Macon, the 4th wettest in Athens, 5th wettest in Atlanta and the 10th wettest in Columbus.


[ Rainfall amounts across Georgia in September
Rainfall amounts across Georgia in September

September Rainfall Records
   
Atlanta (ATL) Athens (AHN) Columbus (CSG) Macon (MCN)
14.26 1888 11.86 2004 9.47 2004 12.66 2004
13.65 2004 10.30 1989 6.94 1951 12.30 1924
11.64 1989 10.16 1924 6.59 1956 10.68 2009
10.19 1929   9.86 2009 6.32 1969 10.51 2000
  8.94 2009   8.72 1929 6.01 1983   8.82 1953
    5.98 1953  
    5.81 1965  
    5.50 1979  
    5.41 1996  
    5.30 2009  


September Rainfall Statistics
   
City Observed Rainfall Normal Rainfall % Normal
Atlanta         8.94         4.09      219
Athens         9.86         3.53      279
Columbus         5.30         3.07      173
Macon         10.68         3.26      328