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Dry vegetation, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather conditions today across north and central Georgia. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for these areas. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, as fires could get out of control.

A cold front has pushed through the area bringing in gusty northwest winds and cooler temperatures through the afternoon. Wind gusts from 20-25mph can be expected with higher gusts in the peaks. Cooler air will result in temperatures reaching down into the 40 degree range tonight.

Dry conditions persist through next week, worsening drought conditions and leading to daily fire weather concerns.

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Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Albany GA	14:53	Clear	10	70	32	24	N 12G23	-	30.15
Athens GA	14:51	Clear	10	65	25	21	NW 13G21	-	30.12
Atlanta GA	14:52	Overcast	10	60	27	28	NNW 16G28	-	30.18
Augusta GA	14:53	Clear	10	70	39	32	N 15	-	30.06
Blairsville GA	15:35	Clear	10	55	27	33	NW 6	-	30.18
Cartersville GA	15:15	Clear	10	59	30	33	VRB 5	-	30.21
Chamblee GA	14:53	Light Rain	10	59	30	33	NW 16G23	-	30.17
Columbus GA	14:51	Clear	10	62	26	25	NNE 12G20	-	30.19
Dalton GA	15:35	Partly Cloudy	10	61	29	29	NNW 17G26	-	30.21
Ellijay GA	15:35	Clear	10	59	30	33	N 12G22	-	30.19
Gainesville GA	14:53	Clear	10	62	23	22	WNW 15	-	30.15
Lawrenceville GA	14:56	Clear	10	61	27	27	NNW 8	-	30.16
Macon GA	14:53	Clear	10	66	34	30	NNW 14	-	30.12
Newnan GA	15:15	Clear	10	58	27	30	N 9	-	30.20
Peachtree City GA	14:53	Clear	10	59	25	26	NNW 17G30	-	30.20
Rome GA	14:53	Clear	10	63	28	26	N 13G22	-	30.21
West Atlanta GA	14:53	Clear	10	59	29	31	NNW 13G28	-	30.18


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