Weather Alerts: Fire and Ice in this week’s forecasts

High Fire Danger his afternoon and evening

The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a High Fire Danger Alert for this afternoon, Jan. 20, 2026, into this evening due to low relative humidities. Winds will be NW at 8 to 112 mph.

According to the NWS, relative humidies of 25 % or less can be expected for four or more. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. You are urged to refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, you are urged to use extreme caution.

In addition, the NWS is advising that Impactful wintry weather will be possible on Saturday and Sunday.
Although there is significant uncertainty on the track and intensity of this storm system, the forecast should be monitored closely this week especially since some forecasters are predicting the possibility of an ice event is beginning to come into focus. There are several possibilities of low temperatures and rain coming together in the 10-day forecast for the local area on Weather.com.