Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:24AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:24pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values will fall below 35 percent this afternoon
across northeast Georgia. Breezy wind gusts from 15 to 20 mph can
also be expected this afternoon. Low relative humidity, breezy
winds, very low fuel moisture, and ongoing drought will allow any
fires that develop to spread quickly.
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: