Special Weather Statement
HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING IN
NORTHERN AND EASTERN GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES/STRONG
WINDS
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4
or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be south
at 3 to 8 MPH.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.
From: Nov 18, 2025 13:36
Until: Nov 19, 2025 00:00
Special Weather Statement
Dead brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days
across northeast Georgia due to breezy conditions and low
relative humidity. These conditions are forecast once again this
afternoon. Relative humidity will fall below 25 percent for four
hours or more this afternoon, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.
These factors combined with dry vegetation will result in elevated
wildfire danger.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn Tuesday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 14:02
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:15
Special Weather Statement
The combination of gusty winds and low afternoon relative
humidities will lead to an elevated fire risk on Tuesday.
Sustained south to southwest winds from 5 to 15 mph with some
higher gusts into the 15 to 25 mph range are expected during the
afternoon hours. Relative humidities will range from the upper 20s
to mid 30s. These conditions could allow for fires to become
uncontrolled.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn on Tuesday. Use extreme caution when burning as
fires may get out of hand quickly in these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 06:06
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of gusty winds and low afternoon relative
humidities will lead to an elevated fire risk on Tuesday.
Sustained south to southwest winds from 5 to 15 mph with some
higher gusts into the 15 to 25 mph range are expected during the
afternoon hours. Relative humidities will range from the upper 20s
to mid 30s. These conditions could allow for fires to become
uncontrolled.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. Use extreme caution when burning as fires may
get out of hand quickly in these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 06:52
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of gusty winds and low afternoon relative
humidities will lead to an elevated fire risk today. Sustained
south to southwest winds from 5 to 15 mph with some higher gusts
into the 15 to 25 mph range are expected during the afternoon
hours. Relative humidities will range from the upper 20s to mid
30s. These conditions could allow for fires to become
uncontrolled.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. Use extreme caution when burning as fires may
get out of hand quickly in these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 07:01
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 20-27 across all of north and
central Georgia. Even lower temperatures in the elevated areas of
northeast Georgia. A widespread hard freeze is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 10, 2025 23:23
Until: Nov 11, 2025 15:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures dropping into the lower to mid
20s.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 01:00
Until: Nov 11, 2025 14:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the lower to mid 20s expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 02:21
Until: Nov 11, 2025 14:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 01:00
Until: Nov 11, 2025 14:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch.
Locally higher snow accumulations may be possible at elevations
higher than 2000 ft. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest
Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Nov 11, 2025 03:50
Until: Nov 11, 2025 12:00
Special Weather Statement
Scattered snow showers will continue this evening in the North
Carolina mountain counties that aren't in the Winter Storm Warning
or Advisory. The snow showers will also fall in Rabun County
Georgia. Most locations that receive these snow showers will see
from a dusting to around an inch of accumulation. However,
isolated locations could pick up a quick 1 to 2 inches. The most
likely areas to see significant snow accumulations outside of the
Advisory and Warning areas will be across northern Buncombe
County, including the Weaverville area, and across the high
elevations of northern Macon and northern Jackson Counties in
North Carolina, and northern and western portions of Rabun County,
Georgia. With cold temperatures in place across these areas, icy
patches will develop where snow accumulates or enough water
lingers on the roads to freeze.
Additionally, isolated to scattered snow showers could develop
outside the mountains this evening...mainly along the I-40
corridor in North Carolina, where some locations could receive a
dusting of snow.
If traveling across the area tonight, be prepared for sudden
deterioration in driving conditions. Slow down and allow for
plenty of space between yourself and other vehicles if snow
covered or icy roads are encountered.
From: Nov 11, 2025 00:57
Until: Nov 11, 2025 07:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. The higher
elevations in northeast Georgia are likely to experience even
colder temperatures.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west
central Georgia.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 08, 2025 07:03
Until: Nov 09, 2025 08:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy dense fog has developed this morning, mainly near rivers
and lakes. Visibilities have dropped to one-quarter of a mile or
less within many river valleys across the region.
Use caution if traveling this morning. Slow down, use low-beam
headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other
vehicles. Allow extra time for you to reach your destination.
From: Nov 04, 2025 06:19
Until: Nov 04, 2025 14:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast,
northwest, and west central Georgia.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some counties in the Advisory may only have
frost in isolated, sheltered locales.
From: Oct 31, 2025 18:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 14:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina,
and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Nov 01, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Habersham County. In North Carolina, Caldwell,
Burke, Rutherford and Polk Counties. In South Carolina, Greenville
Mountains, Oconee Mountains, and Pickens Mountains.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 01, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe,
Burke, McDowell, Henderson, Macon, Jackson, and Transylvania
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 01, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast,
northwest, and west central Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some counties in the Advisory may only have
frost in isolated, sheltered locales.
From: Nov 01, 2025 04:40
Until: Nov 01, 2025 12:45
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina,
and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Oct 31, 2025 14:51
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe,
Burke Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Henderson, Macon, McDowell
Mountains, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 14:51
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Habersham County. In North Carolina, Caldwell
Mountains, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford,
Polk Mountains, and Rutherford Mountains Counties. In South
Carolina, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains, and Pickens
Mountains Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 14:51
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 30, 2025 17:05
Until: Oct 31, 2025 03:00
Special Weather Statement
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4
or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be north
at 5 to 10 MPH
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.
From: Oct 24, 2025 05:31
Until: Oct 25, 2025 00:00
Special Weather Statement
Dry conditions continue across northeast Georgia with minimum
relative humidity values dropping to 20 to 25 percent in most
areas. With land management agencies reporting fine fuels such as
leaf litter and dead brush are very dry, increased fire danger
exists.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution, as fires
can spread rapidly under these conditions.
From: Oct 24, 2025 06:03
Until: Oct 24, 2025 16:00
Special Weather Statement
Although lighter winds are expected today compared to Thursday,
dry conditions will return with minimum relative humidity values
dropping to 20 to 30 percent. With land management agencies
reporting fine fuels such as leaf litter and dead brush still are
very dry, increased fire danger will return across western North
Carolina.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution, as fires
can spread rapidly under these conditions.
From: Oct 24, 2025 06:03
Until: Oct 24, 2025 16:00
Special Weather Statement
Dry and windy conditions return tomorrow. Minimum relative
humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent with wind gusts
from 15-25 mph. This, combined with dry fuel conditions, will
result in increased fire danger across western North Carolina, the
South Carolina Upstate and northeast Georgia.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution, as fires
can spread rapidly under these conditions.
From: Oct 22, 2025 23:03
Until: Oct 23, 2025 11:15
Special Weather Statement
Dry and windy conditions return to the area on Wednesday behind a
departing cold front. Afternoon relative humidity values are
expected to drop into the 30-35% range with occasional wind gusts
up to 15-20 mph. This, combined with dry conditions, will result
in increased fire danger across Cherokee and Clay Counties in
southwest North Carolina.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Oct 21, 2025 17:38
Until: Oct 22, 2025 23:00
Special Weather Statement
A storm system will move across the Tennessee valley and southern
Appalachians Sunday producing windy conditions. Southwest winds
will increase ahead of a cold front with sustained winds of 10 to
20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. Behind the cold front Sunday
afternoon, winds will shift to the west with gusts up to 35 mph.
Stronger winds are expected across the northern Plateau and far
east Tennessee mountains.
Gusty winds will blow around loose and unsecured objects,
including holiday decor and festival tents. Tree limbs could be
blown down and a few power outages may result. Ensure outdoor
objects are secured.
From: Oct 19, 2025 03:41
Until: Oct 19, 2025 21:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy Dense Fog has developed in portions of the Greenville-
Spartanburg Metro Area, Lakelands, and Broad River Basin, with
visibilities dropping to 1/4 mile or less in localized areas.
The fog is affecting mainly Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson,
Elberton, Shelby, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville, and surrounding
locations.
Visibility may decrease suddenly and over short distances.
Motorists traveling in these areas should use extra caution. Use
low beams, reduce driving speed, and allow for plenty of room
between you and other cars.
Slow down, increase following distance, and turn on your low-beam
headlights.
The fog should begin to dissipate by 9 AM EDT.
From: Oct 07, 2025 09:47
Until: Oct 07, 2025 13:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Forsyth County in north central Georgia...
Southwestern Hall County in north central Georgia...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Gainesville, Buford, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Rest Haven, Aqualand
Park and Lake Lanier Islands.
From: Sep 26, 2025 23:08
Until: Sep 27, 2025 02:15
