Weather in Clayton

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY TODAY... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind, dry fuels, and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today until 8 PM EDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Rabun and Habersham. * TIMING...From noon today until 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mp...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Default overview section The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidities and gusty winds in portions of north Georgia, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT Monday. Due to ongoing drought and lack of rainfall, critical fire weather conditions are reached at relative humidity values of 30% or less. * Affected Area...North Georgia includi...

This warning includes the Chattahoochee National Forests. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring...or will occur within 24 hours. Please refer to the local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside...use extreme...

Relative humidity values of 30 percent or less and winds up to 15 mph are expected this afternoon. Given the dry vegetation and ongoing drought conditions, fires will be able to spread quickly once started. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities regarding whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Monday afternoon into the evening. Winds will be southwest at 5 to 12 mph. With dry fuels and ongoing drought conditions, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.