Fire Danger Alert

PEACHTREE CITY - High fire danger conditions will exist this afternoon into the evening for much of north and central Georgia due to strong winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph can be expected, along with gusts of 25 to 30 mph this afternoon in the region. Relative humidities will likely stay above 25 percent.

With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected, forecasters say.

The NWS says you should check with your local burn permitting authorities concerning whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme
caution.

Meanwhile, the annual summer outdoor burn ban for Hall and 56 other north Georgia counties. (See separate story.)

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