The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued an elevated fire weather outlook for the Piedmont region, stretching from southern Virginia into northeast Georgia for Wednesday. This includes portions of Butts, Jasper, Putnam, Hancock, Washington, Baldwin, and Jones counties in Middle Georgia.

This forecast is due to post-frontal drying and downslope flow expected to enhance fire weather conditions. West-northwest winds are predicted to sustain at 10-15 mph, with gusts reaching 18-25 mph and potentially up to 30 mph in wind-favored areas. Relative humidity is expected to drop below 30%, with some areas dipping into the teens during the afternoon. These dry and breezy conditions may extend into southern Georgia.

The forecast indicates that fire weather concerns will remain limited Wednesday, but localized issues may arise in the Southeast. The situation will be monitored closely as conditions develop.