Active AlertsSugar Hill, GA
Fire Weather Watch
Default overview section The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Affected AreaAll of North and Central Georgia. Timing8 AM to 11 PM Saturday. Wind
S: North becoming northeast at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts as up to 40 mph along ridgelines and peaks of northwest Georgia. Relative HumidityFalling into the teens to low 20s by Saturday afternoon. Temperature
S: 65 to 71, with 58-64 above 2,500 ft. Impact
S: With elevated winds and low relative humidity, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
This watch includes the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests. A Fire Weather Watch means that there is high potential for the development of critical fire weather conditions in 12 to 96 hours. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. Please refer to the local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside...use extreme caution. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Fire Weather Watch.