A Red Flag Warning will be in effect Saturday afternoon for high winds and low relative humidities - creating a high danger of fire.
The National Weather Service said gusty winds out of the west to northwest Saturday afternoon will increase across the southern Appalachian region. At the same time ample mixing of the lower layers of the atmosphere will cause relative humidity values to drop very low as the air dries out.
The NWS said, "These factors combined with the recent dry conditions will lead to elevated fire weather concerns through the afternoon and early evening."
The Weather Service also said a strong cold front will sweep through the region Tuesday night into Wednesday.
The NWS said, "There is some risk of severe weather with this system, but details aren't certain at this time.
"Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on the potential for severe storms."
Whitfield County officials said, "The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has placed Whitfield County under a Fire Weather Watch due to ongoing dry conditions, gusty winds, and low relative humidity, increasing the risk of fire hazards across the region.
"This advisory follows multiple active wildfires in neighboring areas, including Chestnut Mountain and Fort Mountain. The wildfire at Chestnut Mountain, located in Tilton on the Whitfield/Gordon County line, falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forestry Service and is currently around 85 percent contained.
"Meanwhile, a wildfire at Fort Mountain is actively being monitored and controlled by the Murray County Fire Department and Georgia Forestry. Although Whitfield County firefighters are not currently responding to any mountain fires, they have been actively addressing several grass fires that have spread due to dry and windy conditions. Residents are strongly urged to refrain from outdoor burning until the area receives significant rain to reduce fire hazards.
"According to the National Weather Service, the Fire Weather Watch will be in effect starting Saturday with monitoring of weather conditions in the following days to determine extension. Given the ongoing dry conditions and high winds, any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and adhere to local burn permit regulations before attempting any outdoor burning.
"For updates and further advisories, please monitor the Whitfield County website."