Rabun County, GA
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 12:00 PM EDT – Sunday 04/19 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Affected Area
Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia.
Timing
From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
Winds
Northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Humidity
20 to 25 percent.
Fuel Moisture
Likely falling below 8 percent, possibly as low as 6 percent in the warmest part of the afternoon.
Impacts
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Rabun
- Habersham
Briefing
From the forecaster
Enhanced Fire Danger and Gusty Winds
Created by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg WFO
Very gusty winds are expected over the area today, especially over the mountains where gusts of 35-50 mph will be possible through early afternoon. A Wind Advisory is in effect through 2 PM for much of the mountains. The lower elevations are expected to see gusts as high as 25-30 mph. The gusty winds combined with very low afternoon humidity & ongoing drought conditions will enhance the wildfire danger. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Georgia mountains this afternoon.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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