Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 23:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 2:25AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 11:25pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Relative humidity is forecast to fall to 20 to 25 percent across much of northeast Georgia this afternoon, while temperatures are forecast to be 2 to 3 degrees warmer than Wednesday. Winds are expected to be lighter at around 5 mph, but the low humidity combined with very dry vegetation and warm temperatures 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