Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 8:56PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast
Georgia.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent.
* FUEL MOISTURE...Likely falling below 8 percent, possibly as
low as 6 percent in the warmest part of the afternoon.
* 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 strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: