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Smoke from fires expected to return Saturday; high fire danger continues

By Ken Stanford Contributing Editor
Posted 6:09PM on Friday 18th November 2016 ( 8 years ago )

Smoke from the forest fires in north Georgia and bordering states - which wasn't too noticeable Friday - is expected to push into the Gainesville area again Saturday.  In fact, it is forecast to push well into central Georgia.  

That's because, according to the National Weather Service, winds will again sbe from the north-northwest.  In addition, the winds are expected to be stronger than in recent days, gusting to 25+ miles-an-hour.

The prospects of strong winds, coupled with low humidity, has prompted the weather service to issue a High Fire Danger alert for Saturday.  In addition, a wind advisory has been issued.

And, there is a Freeze Watch in effect for much of north and central Georgia.

Click here for complete details on all severe weather watches, warnings and advisories currently affecting Georgia.

 

Smoke rises from the Rock Mountain Fire in Towns and Rabun counties earlier this week. (Photo by AccessWDUN's Rob Moore)

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