National Weather ServiceGeorgiaFire Weather WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Fire Weather Watches in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 6 fire weather watches for Georgia in 2025 and 17 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 24th most of any state. 2026 through September: 18, 42% above the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Dougherty was covered most often (119 times since 2008).
How many fire weather watches does Georgia get?
Every fire weather watch that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 18 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2008 | 88 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Georgia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty | 119 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Mitchell | 119 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Worth | 119 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Colquitt | 118 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Turner | 118 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Baker | 117 | 6 | April 20, 2026 |
| Lee | 117 | 5 | April 20, 2026 |
| Tift | 117 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Ben Hill | 116 | 6 | April 20, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 116 | 5 | April 20, 2026 |
| Decatur | 116 | 6 | April 20, 2026 |
| Grady | 116 | 6 | April 20, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a fire weather watch?
A fire weather watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible in the coming days; it often comes before a red flag warning. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.