Pickens County, GA

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In effect from Monday 04/20 12:00 PM EDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Peachtree City GA

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and strong winds in northeast Georgia, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT today. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Northeast Georgia.

* Timing...Noon to 8PM Monday.

* Winds...Northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph are possible along the ridgelines and peaks in northeast Georgia.

* Relative Humidity...25 to 30 percent.

* Temperatures...Between 70 to 75 degrees, and between 60 to 65 degrees for portions of northeast Georgia at elevation.

* Impacts...With elevated winds and low relative humidity, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

What to do

This warning includes the Chattahoochee National Forest.
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.

Areas impacted

Fannin
Gilmer
Union
Towns
Pickens
Dawson
Lumpkin
White
Cherokee
Forsyth
Hall
Banks
Jackson
Madison
Gwinnett
Barrow

No alerts for Pickens County, GA, on Tuesday

No alerts for Pickens County, GA, on Wednesday

No alerts for Pickens County, GA, on Thursday

No alerts for Pickens County, GA, on Friday

Briefing

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From the forecaster

Red Flag Warning

Created by the NWS Peachtree City WFO

Critical fire weather conditions today across north and central Georgia due to low humidity and dry vegetation, with gusty winds prompting a Red Flag Warning across northeast areas. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, as fires could get out of control.