Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Atlanta, GA ∙ Columbus, GA ∙ Athens, GA ∙ Sandy Springs, GA ∙ Roswell, GA ∙ Johns Creek, GA ∙ Macon, GA ∙ Warner Robins, GA ∙ Alpharetta, GA ∙ Marietta, GA

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 124 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING FOR ALL OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO STRONG WINDS... Much colder and drier air will filter into the region today. Sustained winds of 10 to 16 MPH can be expected along with gusts of 20 to 30 MPH. Relative Humidities will range from 25 to 35% this afternoon and may briefly dip below 25% across portions of Central and far eastern Georgia this afternoon. While colder temperatures temperatures may limit erratic fire behavior, the risk for quick spread of fire remains elevated across North and Central Georgia through the afternoon. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.

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