Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 12:28am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY
TODAY...
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind, dry fuels, and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon today until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Rabun and Habersham.
* TIMING...From noon today until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* FUEL MOISTURE...low
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of gusty
winds, low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and dry fuels
can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov