This watch includes the 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.

Default overview section ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA... * Affected Area...Much of central and east central Georgia. * Timing...Late Saturday morning through late Saturday evening. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts to 20 to 25 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent. * Impacts...Due to low humidity and high winds in addition to the dry fuels, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.