Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 2:27PM EDT until March 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW
HUMIDITY ON SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Cherokee, York, Rabun, Anderson, Abbeville,
Laurens, Union, Chester, Habersham, Stephens, Greenwood,
Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains,
Greenville Mountains, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Central
Greenville, Southern Greenville, Northern Spartanburg and
Southern Spartanburg.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Cherokee; York; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Union; Chester; Greenwood; Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains; Greenville Mountains; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: