Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 8:57am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values are on track to fall to near 30 percent
this afternoon, with winds of up to 15 mph, and occasionally
stronger gusts. The Georgia Forestry Commission indicated that
fine fuel moisture in these areas is quite low, and recent
observations showed fuel moisture as low as 7-10% and dropping.
Given dry vegetation, ongoing drought, and favorable
meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread
rapidly.
Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether
you may burn outdoors today. If you do burn, exercise extreme
caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these
conditions.
Area Description:
Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov