Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia are expected to remain under elevated fire danger conditions this week as dry air, warm temperatures, and gusty winds continue across the region.
High fire danger conditions are expected to return across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as very warm, dry weather continues to grip the region.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for far north Georgia, including areas near Chattooga County, from noon through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Officials say a combination of low humidity, dry vegetation, and breezy winds will create conditions where fires can start easily and spread quickly.
Dry conditions and near-normal temperatures are expected to hold steady across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the remainder of the week, but it’s the fire danger that has officials on alert.
Residents across Chattooga County and the wider Northwest Georgia region are being urged to use extreme caution today as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect because of dangerous fire weather conditions.
A sharp turn back to winter weather is bringing more than just chilly air — it’s also raising the risk of wildfires across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia. Forecasters say dry air, breezy northwest winds, and dry fuels will combine Tuesday afternoon through early evening, prompting a Red Flag Warning.










