Dunwoody, GA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MOST
OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA...

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low relative humidities and gusty winds for most
of North and Central Georgia, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM
EDT Sunday. Due to the ongoing drought and a lack of appreciable
rainfall, critical fire weather conditions are met at relative
humidity values of 30% or less.

* Affected Area...Most of north and central Georgia.

* Timing...Noon to 8PM Sunday.

* Winds...Northwest at 10 to 18 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Gusts up to 40 mph are possible along the ridgelines and peaks
in northeast Georgia.

* Relative Humidity...In the low-to-mid 20 percent range.

* Temperatures...Between 65 and 70 degrees along and north of
Interstate 85, and between 70 to 80 degrees for areas further
south.

* Impacts...With elevated winds and low relative humidity,
extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This warning includes the Chattahoochee and portions of the
Oconee National Forests. A Red Flag Warning means that critical
fire weather conditions are either occurring...or will occur
within 24 hours.

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 Red Flag Warning.

&&