Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Franklin Springs, GA ∙ Lake Burton, GA ∙ Eagle Grove, GA ∙ Lakemont, GA ∙ Eastanollee, GA ∙ Sky Valley, GA ∙ Royston, GA ∙ Mount Airy, GA ∙ Reed Creek, GA ∙ Mountain City, GA

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 811 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR NORTHEAST GEORGIA... Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent range again Thursday afternoon, with winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With low fuel moisture, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly this afternoon. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors.

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