Weather Forecast for Blue Ridge

Default overview section The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area...All of North and Central Georgia. * Timing...8 AM to 11 PM Saturday. * Winds...North becoming northeast at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts as up to 40 mph along ridgelines and peaks of northwest Georgia. * Relative Humidity...Falling into the teens to low 20s by Saturday afternoon. * Temperatures...65 to 71, with 58-64 above 2,500 ft. * Impacts...With elevated winds and low relative humidity, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

This watch includes the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests. A Fire Weather Watch means that there is high potential for the development of critical fire weather conditions in 12 to 96 hours. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. 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 Fire Weather Watch.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * Affected Area... North and Central Georgia * Winds... Northwest at 10 to 15 MPH; gusting to 30 MPH * Relative Humidity... Less than 20%

This warning includes all Districts and Fire zones. 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.

Fire weather concerns will be increased on Saturday due to a very dry airmass and breezy north winds behind a cold front. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the teens and lower 20s across the whole region. Valley winds will gust up to 20 mph or more, with wind gusts up to 30 mph across the highest elevations of the east TN mountains. Sunday will be similarly dry but with slightly weaker winds and from out of the south. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY ON SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, North Carolina Portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk. * TIMING...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * 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.