Active AlertsTugaloo, GA

Affected Area: Rabun and Habersham Counties.
Timing: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Winds: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Humidity: 20 to 25 percent.
Fuel Moisture: 10 percent, likely falling to 8 percent or lower by late 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 shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.