A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for portions of northern Georgia today due to low relative humidities and dry conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are urged to contact local burn authorities before conducting any outdoor burns and to exercise extreme caution if burning is permitted. The conditions contributing to the fire risk include relative humidity expected to drop to 25 percent or less for at least four hours this afternoon into the evening, coupled with west to northwest winds at 5 to 10 MPH. These factors, combined with dry fuels, create high fire danger conditions. Looking ahead, another Fire Danger Statement may be necessary for north Georgia on Wednesday afternoon. Today, we will see sunny skies and high of 74 degrees with lows overnight in the low 40’s. Wednesday will be another sunny day, with highs in the mid 70’s. Isolated thunderstorms are possible on Thursday, although severe weather is not currently anticipated. However, a stronger storm system is expected to move through Georgia Saturday and Sunday, potentially bringing severe weather and flooding to the state. Severe weather is possible across all of north and central Georgia, with the greatest threat for flooding currently focused on northwestern Georgia. Residents are strongly encouraged to monitor the forecast as the weekend approaches. Stay tuned to local news and weather outlets for updates as the weekend storm system approaches.
