Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:59am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
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
Sender: