Fire Danger Statement Issued, Rain Possible For Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA — A fire danger statement has been issued for metro Atlanta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's Peachtree City office.

Meteorologist Ryan Willis told Patch the statement is set to last through Thursday evening. It was issued due to the low relative humidity values, meaning fire has a better chance to spread more rapidly than usual.

Bartow, Cherokee, Clarke, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Fulton, Paulding and Cobb counties are impacted by the statement.

There are no freezing concerns for the metro area on Thursday and Friday. Willis said temperatures Thursday afternoon will be in the upper 60s with temps forecast to be in the low 50s Friday.

As for rain, Willis said Friday will definitely bring some showers and possible embedded thunderstorms. The rain is due to a cold front coming from the northwest.

The rain is expected to start mid-morning "which could complicate the morning commute," Willis said. He added strong to severe storms are not expected and encourages drivers to add extra travel time Friday.

Cold temperatures are forecast behind the cold front. Highs Saturday will struggle to move above 50 degrees while temps Sunday afternoon are expected to be in the 40s.

Freezing temps are possible for Sunday and Monday, Willis said, noting freezing temps are not unusual for the metro area going into late March.