Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 18:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:01PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
Relative humidity values will fall below 20 percent Sunday afternoon across northeast Georgia. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 mph can also be expected. 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: 
Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC