Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 09:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 12:22PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent range this afternoon, with winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph with some higher gusts. With low fuel moisture, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly this afternoon. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors today.
Area Description: 
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC