Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 02:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 2:50am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent range again this 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