Dry air, clear skies, and gradually warming temperatures are creating dangerous fire weather conditions across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with concerns expected to continue through the rest of the work week.
Dry and increasingly hot conditions are expected to continue across North Georgia through the weekend and into next week, raising concerns about wildfire risk and worsening drought conditions.
Fire officials are warning that high fire danger conditions are expected today, Sunday, across much of North Georgia, with the threat lasting from the morning hours into the evening.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will see a warming trend today through Wednesday, but dry air and low humidity are creating an increased risk for wildfires.