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EXPIRED10/31/2023 9:37:00 PM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
10/31/2023 9:37:00 PM until 11/1/2023 8:00:00 PM
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.
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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY
WINDS ACROSS NORTH AND PORTIONS OF CENTRAL GEORGIA...
* Affected Area...North and portions of Central Georgia.
* Timing...Late Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* Winds...Northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...Minimum relative humidity values between 20
and 25 percent
* Impacts...Due to low humidity and gusty winds in addition,
very dry fuels and ongoing drought conditions, any fires that
develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.