Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Georgia Counties Through Sunday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 Southeast Georgia as low humidity and strong winds create critical fire weather conditions through 9 PM Sunday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jacksonville FL
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Southeast Georgia. This alert is triggered by the combination of critically low humidity and strong northwesterly surface winds, which pose a significant risk for wildfire activity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Georgia:
- Pierce County
- Brantley County
- Inland Camden County
- Coastal Camden County
- Northern Ware County
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. Residents in the affected areas should exercise extreme caution. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Monitor local forecasts for updates and follow any instructions from local fire officials.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the warning area are expected to include:
- Winds: Northwesterly winds between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels dropping as low as 20 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 68 degrees.
- Environmental Factors: Ongoing severe to extreme drought conditions are present, which may exacerbate the spread of new or existing wildfires.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1:00 PM EST this afternoon until 9:00 PM EST this evening, Sunday, February 22. Additionally, Fire Weather Watches remain posted for the broader area from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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