Wildfire risk

A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather April 16, 2026

Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…

drawing of sun baking one half of a landscape with tree

News, Weather April 15, 2026

Cobb County drought deepens as rainfall deficit grows in 2026

By Mark Woolsey Trees, shrubs and ornamental plants are showing signs of stress across Cobb County, particularly in East Cobb. The sun beats down relentlessly out of a blue sky….

News, Weather April 15, 2026

Fire Danger Continues as Extreme Drought Conditions Persist in Metro Atlanta

The map above is from the National Integrated Drought Information Service A Fire Danger Statement is in effect across north and portions of east-central Georgia today, with very dry vegetation…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 13, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia for the seventh consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning continuing for parts of far north Georgia north of Atlanta until 8 p.m….

News, Weather April 11, 2026

Georgia Fire Risk Expected to Continue Into Sunday

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for portions of north and central Georgia through this evening, with dry vegetation and low humidity increasing the risk of fire spread. Outdoor…

News, Weather April 10, 2026

High Fire Risk Continues Across North Georgia Amid Dry Conditions

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for north Georgia through this evening as dry vegetation and low humidity increase the risk of wildfire spread. The Hazardous Weather Outlook for…

News, Weather April 9, 2026

Dry Conditions, Low Humidity Raise Wildfire Risk in North and Central Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for parts of north and central Georgia, where dry vegetation and low humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Outdoor…

News, Weather April 8, 2026

Fire Danger Elevated Across North and Central Georgia April 8

Fire weather concerns are elevated across north and central Georgia today and tonight as low relative humidity, dry fuels and gusty winds increase the risk of wildfire spread. A Red…

News, Weather April 7, 2026

Wildfire risk elevated across north and central Georgia Tuesday

Concerns over the conditions for wildfires are elevated across north and central Georgia today and tonight as low humidity, dry fuels and occasional gusty winds increase the risk of wildfire…

News, Weather March 28, 2026

Red Flag Warning of Critical Wildfire Danger Issued for Georgia Saturday

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across North and Central Georgia on Saturday, as low humidity and gusty northwest winds combine to create an elevated risk for rapidly spreading fires,…

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