Drought conditions persist but there’s hope that this weekend’s rain will offer some small relief.
The two major fires in Southern Georgia have both been 90% contained. However, the Georgia Forestry Commission continues to urge caution because of dry conditions.
Much of Georgia, including Clarke County, is technically still under extreme drought, with the county receiving 2.6 inches less in rainfall for an average April.
The National Integrated Drought Information System predicts that the rain expected Memorial Day weekend through to the last days of May will result in around 4 to 5 inches of rain for the county.
Weather experts are advising all Georgians to be cautious of minor flooding.
