ACF Governing Board March Hydromet Briefing

ACF Governing Board

March Hydromet Briefing

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Past 30-Day Observed Rainfall

6 – 10”

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6 – 8”

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Past 30-Day Percent of Normal

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Past 60-Day Percent of Normal

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Leesburg GA

North Georgia – More Consistent + Recharge –Chest

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Central - South Georgia Consistent Lack of Recharge

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Leesburg GA

Flint River Oakfield, GA

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LOW

LOW - MEDIUM

MED-HIGH

MARCH REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION

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Medium-Term Outlook (Through Late March)

Current Jet Stream

Weekend Jet

High Pressure RidgeBows North

Well Above Normal TemperaturesBelow Normal Rainfall

Reduced InflowsIncreasing ET

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Short-Term:Unusually Warm

Early SpringReduction in Inflows / Streamflows

Long-Term:La Nina Ending

Signal – Not as Clear

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Groundbreaking Ceremony on February 21, 2012

Building Occupancy in June 2013

Size: 60,000 sq.ft.Staff Capacity: 200