Red Flag Warning Issued for Rabun and Habersham Counties in Georgia
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NOAA issued it on April 13, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Rabun and Habersham counties due to gusty winds, low humidity, and dry fuels, effective from noon until 8 PM EDT on April 13, 2026.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Georgia
- Issued
- April 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg SC
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Georgia.
Red Flag Warning in Northeast Georgia
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This alert is for critical fire weather conditions and is effective from noon until 8 PM EDT on April 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Rabun and Habersham counties in Georgia.
What You Should Do
Residents should avoid outdoor burning, as any fire that develops could spread quickly. Prepare for the combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph are expected. Humidity could drop as low as 25 percent, with low fuel moisture contributing to the hazard.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 12:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT on April 13, 2026.
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