Red Flag Warning Issued for North Georgia Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 12, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for counties in north Georgia, citing low relative humidity and gusty winds from noon to 8 PM EDT on April 12, 2026.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- North Georgia
- Issued
- April 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Georgia.
Alert Details
The Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City GA. It is effective from noon to 8 PM EDT on April 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the following counties in north Georgia: Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, and Towns.
What You Should Do
Residents should refer to local burn permitting authorities on whether outdoor burning is allowed. If burning outside, use extreme caution. Also, advise appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Red Flag Warning.
Expected Conditions
Winds are expected at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 to 25 mph. Relative humidity will be less than 25 percent, and temperatures will reach 80 to 85 degrees.
Timeline
The warning is effective starting at noon EDT on April 12, 2026, and ends at 8 PM EDT on the same day.
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