Dry vegetation and low relative humidity will again increase fire danger conditions on this afternoon and evening across parts of north Georgia, including the Gainesville area,” according to the weather service. “Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, as fires could get out of control.
“Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be east to southeast at 3 to 6 MPH.”
As the drought continues, the U.S. drought Monitor notes that close to 40 percent of the state is now at “extreme” drought levels including our area. That number was less than two percent at the beginning of the year.
And still no rain in sight in the latest 7-day outlook for Hall and surrounding counties:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.