Hart County, GA
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 12:00 PM EDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, Hart and Elbert.
Timing
From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
Winds
Northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Humidity
Minimum relative humidity of 20 to 30 percent.
Fuel Moisture
Likely falling to 8 percent or lower.
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
- Stephens
- Franklin
- Hart
- Elbert
Briefing
From the forecaster
Increased Fire Danger Today
Created by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg WFO
Winds gusting from 25-35 mph across the mountains, and from 20-30 mph across the lower elevations will combine with afternoon humidity of 20-30% and very dry vegetation to increase the fire danger across the area this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for northeast Georgia. Statewide outdoor burn bans remain in effect for the Carolinas.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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