Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 12:50AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 9:50pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, Hart and
Elbert.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity of 20 to 30 percent.
* FUEL MOISTURE...Likely falling to 8 percent or lower.
* 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
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov