Franklin County, GA
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 2:00 AM EDT – Sunday 04/19 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Relative humidity values will fall below 25 percent this afternoon across northeast Georgia. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 mph are also expected. Low relative humidity, breezy winds, very low fuel moisture, and ongoing drought will allow any fires that develop to spread quickly.
Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors.
Areas impacted
- Stephens
- Franklin
- Hart
- Elbert
In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:47 AM EDT – Sunday 04/19 9:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Relative humidity values will fall below 25 percent this afternoon across northeast Georgia. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 mph are also expected. Low relative humidity, breezy winds, very low fuel moisture, and ongoing drought will allow any fires that develop to spread quickly.
If you live in Northeast Georgia, refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors.
Areas impacted
- Stephens
- Franklin
- Hart
- Elbert
Briefing
From the forecaster
Enhanced Fire Danger and Gusty Winds
Created by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg WFO
Very gusty winds are expected over the area today, especially over the mountains where gusts of 35-50 mph will be possible through early afternoon. A Wind Advisory is in effect through 2 PM for much of the mountains. The lower elevations are expected to see gusts as high as 25-30 mph. The gusty winds combined with very low afternoon humidity & ongoing drought conditions will enhance the wildfire danger. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Georgia mountains this afternoon.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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