URGENT – RED FLAG WARNING

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URGENT – RED FLAG WARNING

FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas mainly along and north of a Columbus to Macon to Washington line… Which is in effect from 10 am to 7 pm EDT Friday. Winds 15 to 20 mph gusting 25 to 30 mph with greater wind speeds likely in the higher elevations of North Georgia.

Any ongoing wildfires or additional fires that might develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning of any kind is strongly discouraged and already banned in most locations. Fire danger conditions also exists for areas south of the red flag warning area and outdoor burning is not recommended there.  This warning includes the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests.

A RED FLAG WARNING means that critical fire weather conditions will occur within 24 hours.

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