Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:32AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 10:32pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values will fall below 30 percent again this
afternoon across northeast Georgia. With low fuel moisture, the
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.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov