News Summary
A special weather statement has been issued for South Carolina and Georgia, warning residents about increased fire danger. Factors such as dry fuels, low humidity, and gusty winds contribute to this heightened risk. Residents are advised to exercise caution, particularly in southeast areas where humidity levels are expected to drop significantly. The advisory covers multiple counties, urging locals to avoid outdoor burning and stay vigilant as hazardous conditions persist.
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A special weather statement has been issued until 7:00 PM EDT today for increased fire danger in South Carolina and Georgia. Conditions contributing to this heightened risk include dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and breezy weather patterns. Residents are urged to exercise caution, especially when engaging in activities that might spark a fire.
In central South Carolina and east central Georgia, relative humidity values are expected to drop to the 20-30% range this afternoon. Along with these low humidity levels, westerly winds are forecasted to gust up to 20 mph. This combination of factors significantly heightens the fire danger, prompting authorities to issue alerts for various counties in the region.
Residents in southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia should be particularly cautious, as conditions are expected to reach relative humidity values of 25% or lower for four or more hours this afternoon. In these areas, winds will be coming from the west-northwest at around 10 mph, with gusts expected to reach up to 15 mph. Similar elevated fire danger conditions are anticipated to persist into Thursday.
High fire danger conditions are also predicted for parts of central Georgia, where low relative humidities could contribute to rapid fire spread under the current weather circumstances. Numerous counties have been included in the advisories, such as Oconee, Pickens, Cherokee, York, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Greenwood, Greenville, and Spartanburg.
Given the current weather conditions following a recent cold front, outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Individuals are advised to check with local burn permitting authorities regarding burning permissions. Fires can spread rapidly under these conditions, and exercising caution is paramount to ensure community safety.
As the day progresses, conditions conducive to fire hazards are expected to remain prevalent, indicating the necessity for residents to stay informed and remain vigilant in preventing accidental fires. By taking precautionary measures, communities can mitigate the risks associated with heightened fire danger.
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Additional Resources
- Herald Online: Weather News
- Wikipedia: Fire danger
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