Active AlertsElbert

RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND, DRY FUELS,
And Low Humidity Today: .Relative humidity values across northeast Georgia will drop below 25% this afternoon with wind gusts from 15 to 25 mph through this evening. Land managers have expressed concern that excessively dry fuels and another day of critical relative humidity will coincide to produce a favorable fire environment. So, despite forecast winds not quite reaching strict Red Flag conditions, criteria have been waived in support of land manager activities.
Affected Area: Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, Hart and Elbert.
Timing: Until 7 PM EST this evening.
Winds: Northwest winds from 10 to 15 mph with gusts from 20 to 25 mph.
Humidity: Values as low as 20% are expected during the afternoon.
Fuel Moisture: 10-hour fuel moisture expected to fall below 10% this afternoon.
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior.