Cherokee County

Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 2:32AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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.