Mitchell County, GA
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 2:00 PM EDT – Sunday 04/19 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL
Critical Fire Weather through Monday
A cold frontal passage this morning will be followed this afternoon by northerly winds gusting around 20 to 25 mph, and RH will be dropping in the afternoon as a drier air mass arrives. Lingering cloud cover will be the main inhibitor to more widespread critical fire concerns today, but Red Flag Warnings are now in effect where the confidence in lowest humidity overlaps with strong post-frontal winds. With dry air continuing to filter in tonight, there will be poor nighttime humidity recovery.
On Monday, the heart of the dry air mass will be in place, with minimum relative humidities commonly in the 15-20 percent range. Sustained northeast winds will be near 10 to 15 mph and support extremely high dispersions. Full sunshine, seasonably warm late April temperatures, and ongoing drought will all contribute to a critical fire environment. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for Monday where winds are currently forecast to touch 15 mph. The watch has been expanded west and southwestward this update to now include portions of the Florida Panhandle and extreme southeast Alabama. Additionally some portions of southwest Georgia were added to the fire weather watch.
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
Affected Area
Georgia fire weather zones 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148.
Wind
Today, north near 15 mph, with gusts near 25 mph. On Monday, northeast near 10 to 15 mph, with gusts near 20 mph.
Humidity
Today, 22-27 percent, followed by poor humidity recovery tonight. Then on Monday, 15-20 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Dougherty
- Worth
- Turner
- Tift
- Ben Hill
- Irwin
- Baker
- Mitchell
- Colquitt
- Cook
- Berrien
In effect from Monday 04/20 8:00 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL
Critical Fire Weather through Monday
A cold frontal passage this morning will be followed this afternoon by northerly winds gusting around 20 to 25 mph, and RH will be dropping in the afternoon as a drier air mass arrives. Lingering cloud cover will be the main inhibitor to more widespread critical fire concerns today, but Red Flag Warnings are now in effect where the confidence in lowest humidity overlaps with strong post-frontal winds. With dry air continuing to filter in tonight, there will be poor nighttime humidity recovery.
On Monday, the heart of the dry air mass will be in place, with minimum relative humidities commonly in the 15-20 percent range. Sustained northeast winds will be near 10 to 15 mph and support extremely high dispersions. Full sunshine, seasonably warm late April temperatures, and ongoing drought will all contribute to a critical fire environment. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for Monday where winds are currently forecast to touch 15 mph. The watch has been expanded west and southwestward this update to now include portions of the Florida Panhandle and extreme southeast Alabama. Additionally some portions of southwest Georgia were added to the fire weather watch.
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
Affected Area
Georgia fire weather zones 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148.
Wind
Today, north near 15 mph, with gusts near 25 mph. On Monday, northeast near 10 to 15 mph, with gusts near 20 mph.
Humidity
Today, 22-27 percent, followed by poor humidity recovery tonight. Then on Monday, 15-20 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas impacted
- Dougherty
- Worth
- Turner
- Tift
- Ben Hill
- Irwin
- Baker
- Mitchell
- Colquitt
- Cook
- Berrien
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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