Low Humidity Increases Fire Danger Across Cherokee County
Residents urged to exercise caution this afternoon as dry conditions elevate risk levels.
Woodstock Community News | Woodstock, GA
Cherokee County officials issued an alert regarding increased fire danger this afternoon, January 12, due to low relative humidity levels. The warning covers the entire county, including Woodstock, alerting residents that dry atmospheric conditions are creating elevated risks for fire spread.
The alert specifies that the heightened danger is driven by low relative humidity affecting the region today. When humidity levels drop significantly, fuels such as grass, pine straw, and leaves dry out rapidly, making them highly susceptible to ignition.
Residents throughout Woodstock and surrounding areas should exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities involving open flames or sparks. Under these conditions, fires can start easily and spread quickly, posing a threat to property and safety.
