Red Flag Warning in effect for north and central Georgia

ATLANTA – The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning at 3 p.m. today (April 9) for north and Central Georgia. The warning will remain in effect until Friday (April 10) at 8 p.m. * Affected Area…North and central Georgia.

• Northwest around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
• Relative Humidity…20 to 25 percent.
• ..Low 60s to low 70s for most areas. Upper 40s to
  50s for the higher elevations in the far north.
• ..Very low relative humidity and strong winds will allow
  fire to spread rapidly.
• This warning includes the Chattahoochee and Oconee National
  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

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