Spring Brings Warmer Temps to Georgia

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The start of spring in Macon, Georgia is bringing warmer than normal temperatures, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s on Friday and climbing into the 80s over the weekend. Overnight lows will only drop into the 40s and 50s, and rain chances are expected to remain low through the middle of next week.

Why it matters

The early spring warmth is welcome news for many Georgians after a relatively cool and wet winter, but the lack of rainfall could lead to concerns about drought conditions if the dry trend continues.

The details

Temperatures on Friday will be 6 to 12 degrees above normal, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. By Saturday, overnight lows will only drop into the 50s, and high temperatures will climb into the 80s. Sunday is expected to be the warmest day, with highs potentially approaching record levels in the mid to upper 80s. The warm, dry weather is being driven by a high pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico and a weak weather system moving out of the Tennessee Valley.

• Mild lows in the 40s on Friday morning will warm into the mid to upper 70s by the afternoon.
• On Saturday, temperatures will only drop into the 50s overnight.
• Sunday is expected to be the warmest day, with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

What’s next

If the dry, warm trend continues, local officials may need to monitor for potential drought conditions in the coming weeks.