acf governing board march hydromet briefing
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ACF Governing Board
March Hydromet Briefing
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Past 30-Day Observed Rainfall
6 – 10”
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Past 30-Day Percent of Normal
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Past 60-Day Percent of Normal
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Past 90-Day Percent of Normal
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North Georgia – More Consistent + Recharge –Chest
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Central - South Georgia Consistent Lack of Recharge
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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
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