Unseasonably warm conditions prevailed across north and central Georgia for several consecutive days as a summerlike ridge of high pressure, centered in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and a Bermuda surface high pressure system dominated the southeastern United States.   This was especially true with respect to maximum temperatures during this period.  High temperatures for several consecutive days topped out in the 85 to 90 degree range at many reporting stations across north and central Georgia.  These readings were some 10 to 15 degrees above normal.  Columbus and Macon both observed a 3-day consecutive stretch of high temperatures around 90 from the 18th to the 20th with highs of 91degrees on all three days at Columbus and highs of 91, 91, and 90, respectively at Macon.  These readings tied the record high temperature at Columbus on the 18th and 20th, and set a new record on the 19th.  In addition, the record high temperature of 87 degrees was tied in Atlanta on the 18th and in Athens an 88 degree reading on the 21st tied their record high temperature for that date.

Heat in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in UNION, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in POLK, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MARION, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MACON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DADE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JONES, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in COBB, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HALL, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 22-APR-02 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.