Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 8:05PM EST by NWS Charleston SC
Conditions across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia will support an increased fire danger through Saturday. The risk will be greatest during the afternoon hours each day. For Saturday, the fire danger will increase further as critically dry fuels combine with west to southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph and relative humidity values as low as 20 to 30 percent. These conditions could result in dangerous and erratic fire behavior.
Flood Warning issued February 28 at 7:54PM EST until March 1 at 3:24PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Altamaha River At Baxley affecting Wayne, Appling, Tattnall and Toombs Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Altamaha River at Baxley. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 74.5 feet, Flooding of agricultural and timber lands is expected. Deens Landing and Linton Carter Landing boat ramps, picnic areas and parking lots begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 75.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 9:49PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires * FUEL MOISTURE...5 to 10 percent.
Red Flag Warning issued February 28 at 7:45PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EST Saturday. * Affected Area...North and central Georgia. * Timing...11 AM Saturday through 8 PM Saturday. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 MPH with frequent gusts to 25 MPH or higher. * Relative Humidity...Between 20 and 25 percent. * Temperatures...Lower 60s to upper 70s. * Impacts...Due to low humidity and breezy winds, in addition to dry fuels, any fires that develop could spread rapidly.
Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 7:41PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SATURDAY... .A dry cold front crosses the area Saturday with very gusty and shifting winds. Low relative humidity values remain across the area as well. The combination of these factors may lead to dangerous fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Cherokee, York, Rabun, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Habersham, Stephens, Greenwood, Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greenville Mountains, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Central Greenville, Southern Greenville, Northern Spartanburg
Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 1:04PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex, Delaware Beaches, Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 3:40PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and very low relative humidities, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Chesterfield, McCormick, Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Edgefield, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Lee, Aiken, Sumter, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lincoln, Bamberg, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Northern Lancaster, Southern Lancaster, Northwestern Orangeburg, Central Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg. * TIMING...11 am through 8 pm. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Mid 70s.
Coastal Flood Statement issued February 28 at 3:45PM EST until March 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...With the high tide cycle close to midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is possible tides remain below minor flood thresholds.
Air Quality Alert issued February 28 at 5:16PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. * WHERE...Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Saturday, March 1, 2025 through Monday, March 3, 2025. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 28 at 3:33PM PST until March 2 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Sunday morning. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.