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*The Georgia Forestry Commission says the worsening drought in the state is increasing the fire risk. Much of Georgia has not had significant rain in more than a month, and officials say strong winds across the state today could cause fires easily. They’re warning of extreme fire danger in areas from northwest Georgia to portions of the Metro, and down to the state’s southern border. The eastern and southeastern part of the state are also under extreme fire danger.
*The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area off the coast of South Florida for possible tropical development. Forecasts suggest tropical moisture and a stalled cold front could create widespread rainfall and an increased risk of flash flooding. Persistent rain is likely to build the flooding threat through the weekend and peak on Monday. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has issued a level one out of four flash flood threat through Sunday for much of Florida’s Atlantic coast and parts of southeastern Georgia.
*As Halloween approaches, the urge to explore the supernatural grows, with some American cities earning the title of the “Most Haunted Places in America.” Savannah, according to Travel + Leisure, ranks as the third most haunted city, known for its paranormal activity and complex history. Visitors flock to its eerie cemeteries and alleged haunted inns in hopes of encountering lingering spirits from its colonial and Civil War past.