Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.

Affected Areas

In Georgia, the following areas are under the warning: Coffee, Jeff Davis, Bacon, Appling, Wayne, Atkinson, Pierce, Brantley, Inland Glynn, Coastal Glynn, Echols, Clinch, Inland Camden, Coastal Camden, Northern Ware, Northeastern Charlton, Southern Ware, and Western Charlton.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas should prepare for extreme fire behavior. Ongoing wildfires will become difficult to contain, and any newly ignited fires may exhibit erratic behavior and rapid rates of spread. It is advised to exercise extreme caution with any activities that could cause a spark.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 26 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 50 degrees.
• Hazards: Critically low humidity values, strong northwesterly winds, and ongoing extreme drought conditions.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective from 1:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.