Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Rabun; Habersham Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY
TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind, dry fuels, and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon today until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Rabun and Habersham.

* TIMING...From noon today until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* FUEL MOISTURE...low

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Recommendations

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of gusty
winds, low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and dry fuels
can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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