Dry air and strong winds will create dangerous conditions for fires across Georgia this afternoon and evening.
What’s Happening: The National Weather Service warns that humidity levels will drop to 25% or lower for at least four hours today, with some areas seeing humidity as low as 15%. Northwest winds of 8 to 12 mph will make conditions worse.
What’s Important: These conditions make it extremely easy for fires to start and spread quickly. Dry vegetation across the state acts like kindling, meaning even a small spark could turn into a major wildfire.
What You Should Do: Check with your local authorities before burning anything outdoors today. If you must burn, use extreme caution and never leave fires unattended.
The Sources: National Weather Service.
B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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