Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 218 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA... * 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.

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