Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/13/2026 17:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 8:14PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
Relative humidity values will fall to near 30 percent Tuesday afternoon, with winds increasing to near 15 mph with some higher gusts. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors today. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Area Description: 
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC