Red Flag Warning for Coffee, Jeff Davis, Bacon, and Appling Counties in Georgia
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of southeast Georgia, including Coffee, Jeff Davis, Bacon, and Appling counties, due to critical fire weather conditions expected from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT on April 8, 2026.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Jacksonville FL. This alert is for critical fire weather conditions and is effective from 2 PM EDT until 8 PM EDT on April 8, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects specific counties in Georgia: Coffee, Jeff Davis, Bacon, and Appling.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions, as a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior and make wildfires spread rapidly and become difficult to contain.
Expected Conditions
Expected conditions include northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, relative humidity as low as 26 percent, and temperatures up to 72 degrees.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting at 2 PM EDT on April 8, 2026, and ends at 8 PM EDT on the same day.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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