The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT Saturday for north and central Georgia.
Winds will be northwest at 10 to 15 mph; gusting to 30 mph and relative humidity of less than 20%
This warning includes all Districts and Fire zones. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring…or will occur within 24 hours.
Please refer to the local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside…use extreme caution.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Red Flag Warning.
Initial fire warning.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds from 8 a.m. Saturday morning through 11 p.m. Saturday evening for all of of North and Central Georgia. This includes the local area of Walton and Gwinnett and surrounding counties.
According to the NWS, winds north becoming northeast at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph can be expected with gusts as up to 40 mph along ridgelines and peaks of northwest Georgia. Relative humidity will be falling into the teens to low 20s by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures are 65 to 71, with 58-64 above 2,500 ft.
With elevated winds and low relative humidity, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
A Fire Weather Watch means that there is high potential for the development of Critical Fire Weather Conditions In 12 to 96 Hours. Listen for later forecasts and possibly Red Flag Warnings.
Refer to the Local Burn Permitting Authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside you are urged to use extreme caution.
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