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Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009

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It sure seemed like we had a good number of thunderstorms roll through the area this summer.

But state climatologists say it was the driest summer on record in Augusta for the past 10 years.

And when you consider that fall is normally the driest time in this area -- and that the current "El Nino" weather pattern may make it even drier -- then you need to be thinking about a possible return to drought conditions.

Seems like we just got out of that!

While Georgia assistant state climatologist Pam Knox says a serious drought is not likely, we probably ought to act like it is.

Be mindful of not wasting water. And keep in mind that some restrictions are still in force: Residents with even-numbered addresses can water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Those with odd-numbered addresses may water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

We've been lucky not to slip back to a drought already, thanks in part to cooler temperatures.

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Riverman1

Thursday, Sep. 10 9:20 AM

An editorial that discusses the weather and starts with a thunderstorm reminds me of Peanuts'&#0133'It was a dark and stormy night.' I prefer, 'The night was dark and tempestuous.' Ha. Warning of a drought when the state climatologist says it isn't likely is a self-serious attempt at dramatic flair. I'm glad you didn't throw in some extravagantly (un)florid lines with sand being blown over a dry Thurmond Lake resembling Beyond the Thunderdome. Please, don't scare the lake dwellers. They will be clamoring to limit flow from the dam into my precious river once again.