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Fire Danger Concerns - Thursday

No Appreciable Rainfall on the Horizon

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Dry vegetation and low relative humidity will increase fire danger conditions on Thursday across parts of north and central Georgia, where a Fire Danger Statement is in effect. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, as fires could get out of control.

A cold front will bring showers and possibly storms to parts of the area over the weekend, but rainfall is unlikely to exceed around a quarter inch. As a result, drought conditions will worsen over the next 7 days given the lack of appreciable rainfall.

Unfortunately, Georgia is only getting drier with each passing week without appreciable rainfall. Farmers are reporting delayed planting and field preparation, plus the ground being so hard that it is damaging farming equipment. Very dry vegetation has necessitated more frequent issuances of Fire Danger Statements and Red Flag Warnings to communicate hazardous conditions for fire ignitions and spreading.

Here are the forecast low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Albany GA	18:53	Clear	10	84	55	37	W 8	-	30.04
Athens GA	18:51	Clear	10	83	50	31	VRB 3	-	30.00
Atlanta GA	18:52	Mostly Clear	10	83	47	28	SW 14	-	30.02
Augusta GA	18:53	Clear	10	85	52	32	W 13	-	29.97
Blairsville GA	18:55	Lightning Observed	10	78	51	38	SW 7	-	30.04
Cartersville GA	18:55	Mostly Clear	10	84	53	34	VRB 5	-	30.00
Chamblee GA	18:53	Clear	10	81	48	31	SW 10	-	30.01
Columbus GA	18:51	Mostly Clear	10	82	51	34	WSW 9	-	30.02
Dalton GA	18:55	Lightning Observed	10	82	57	43	VRB 6	-	29.99
Ellijay GA	18:55	Clear	10	80	57	44	VRB 6	-	30.03
Gainesville GA	18:53	Clear	9	82	45	27	WSW 10	-	30.02
Lawrenceville GA	18:56	Clear	10	82	49	31	SW 13	-	30.01
Macon GA	18:53	Clear	10	82	52	35	SSW 8	-	30.02
Newnan GA	18:35	Clear	10	81	47	30	SW 3	-	30.04
Peachtree City GA	18:53	Clear	10	81	48	31	VRB 3	-	30.03
Rome GA	18:53	Clear	10	83	55	38	SW 7	-	29.98
West Atlanta GA	18:53	Clear	10	83	48	29	SSW 7	-	30.00


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