
Drought conditions have expanded across Chattooga County, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing the entire county now classified as being in moderate drought.

Drought conditions have expanded across Chattooga County, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing the entire county now classified as being in moderate drought.

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect an extended stretch of sunny skies and mild afternoon temperatures, but the continued lack of rainfall could lead to worsening drought conditions.

Dry conditions are worsening in Chattooga County, with a portion of the county now officially classified as being in moderate drought.

After months of severe drought that brought dry pastures, stressed crops and concerns over water supplies, Georgia has experienced a dramatic turnaround — and Northwest Georgia is among the areas seeing substantial improvement.

An unsettled weather pattern is moving into Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this week, bringing several rounds of showers and thunderstorms and the potential for strong to severe storms.

Chattooga County has been named a primary natural disaster area due to ongoing drought conditions, as state and federal officials continue to respond to dry weather impacting Georgia cities and rural communities.

Drought conditions continue to grip Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, with little relief in sight even as rain moves into the forecast.

This week’s forecast for Northwest Georgia is raising concerns as continued dry and unusually warm conditions are expected to prolong—and potentially worsen—ongoing drought conditions across the region.

High fire danger conditions are expected to return across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as very warm, dry weather continues to grip the region.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for far north Georgia, including areas near Chattooga County, from noon through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Officials say a combination of low humidity, dry vegetation, and breezy winds will create conditions where fires can start easily and spread quickly.

Drought conditions are continuing across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, but forecasters say some relief could be on the way as rain chances increase heading into the Easter weekend.