Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:11PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 5:11pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent
range again Thursday afternoon, with winds increasing to 10 to 15
mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With low fuel moisture, the
ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires
will be able to catch and spread rapidly this afternoon.
Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether
you may burn outdoors.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: