There are currently 3 Weather Alerts in North Carolinaselect a different state
Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 2:49PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Catawba; Rowan; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke
Wheather Alert Summary: Breezy conditions and marginally low relative humidity are
expected in lower elevations of western north carolina on sunday.
land management agencies have identified dry fuels and recent
wildfire activity. even though winds may not be a significant
factor in accelerating the spread of any fires on sunday, in this
situation the low relative humidity alone is sufficient to result
in increased danger of wildfires.
please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn on sunday. if you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 2:25PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Yadkin; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Wheather Alert Summary: Relative humidities will drop to around 30 to 35 percent sunday,
mainly in the afternoon. west winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts
to 20 to 25 mph will also be present. due to dry conditions from
the lack of rain, there is an increased risk for the spread of
wildfires.
please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
you may burn outdoors. if you do burn outside, use extreme
caution.
Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 2:07PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Davidson; Randolph
Wheather Alert Summary: Very dry air will continue to be across the region on sunday, with
relative humidity as low as the upper 20s during the late morning
and afternoon. coordination with land managers and forestry
officials also note an uptick in observed fires over portions of
the northwest piedmont and foothills of north carolina. combined
with southwest winds gusting up to 20 mph at times will be
conducive for the formation and spread of fires.
after coordination with local land managers and forestry
officials, an increased fire danger statement has been issued.
consult your local burn- permitting authority to determine whether
you may burn outdoors. if you do burn, exercise extreme caution.