GEORGIA. (WALB) - Officials from the Sumter County Fire Department have warned Georgia residents of the high fire danger conditions due to low relative humidity.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Ga. issued a statement that stated “Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be northwest at 8 to 13 mph”.

Sumter County Fire Department advises referring to your local burn permitting authorities if you burn outside, and if you do, to use extreme caution.

Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.

To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Copyright 2025 WALB. All rights reserved.