Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 2:05AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 11:05pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast
Georgia.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 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: