Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:31PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY
TODAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Rabun and Habersham.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 16 mph with gusts up to 21 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* FUEL MOISTURE...5 to 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of gusty
winds, low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and dry fuels
can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: