The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning (Severe) for many north Georgia counties starting at 8:51 am, and lasting until 6:00 pm tonight.
Currently, Catoosa County, Dade County, Gordon County, Walker County, Whitfield County, and Murray County are all under this severe weather alert, along with a Hazardous Weather Outlook expected to last the next seven days.
Red Flag Warning
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 851 AM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
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851 AM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FAR NORTH GEORGIA..
* Affected Area…Far north Georgia, including much of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
* Timing…Through 6 PM EST.
* Winds…Northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Gusts over 40 mph possible at elevations above 3000 feet. Winds will subside a little this afternoon.
* Relative Humidity…As low as 20 percent.
* Temperatures…Lower to mid 40s, even at ridge tops.
* Impacts…Due to low humidity and breezy winds, in addition to dry fuels and ongoing significant drought conditions, any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
This warning includes the Chattahoochee National Forests. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring…or will occur within 24 hours.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Red Flag Warning.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
425 AM EST Tue Nov 28 2023
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