Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/13/2026 22:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:34AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 10:34pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
Relative humidity values will fall to near 30 percent this afternoon, with winds increasing to 10-15 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