Weather Alerts For Clayton, GA

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST GEORGIA # SUMMARY -------------------- 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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- 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. ISSUED AT Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:50 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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 AFFECTED -------------------- Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, Stephens

Pollen Index: 11.1 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Sweetgum and Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood. The amount of pollen in the air for Tuesday will be falling but will remain in the very high range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by lack of strong winds.