Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:25AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 11:25pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity is forecast to fall to 25 to 30 percent across
northeast Georgia this afternoon. While winds are expected to be
light, the low humidity combined with very dry vegetation will
result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire
across the area, especially this afternoon.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov