Statewide Burn Ban in Place as Increased Fire Danger Continues Tuesday

Nicole Madden,

AM Headlines:
  • Chilly and dry start
  • Increased fire danger through 7 pm
    • RH Levels: 25-35%
    • Wind SW 5-10 mph w/ gusts up to 20-30 mph
    • Dry vegetation from continuing drought
  • Temps climb through the week
  • No rain in sight..
Discussion:
A burn ban is in place for the entire state of North Carolina as an increased fire danger continues today. Temps will warm to the low 60s this afternoon with a breeze out of the southwest of 5-10 mph and gusts up to 30 mph possible. This along with relative humidity levels down to 25-35% and dry vegetation from the continuing drought could lead to fires getting out of control quickly. Highs will reach the mid-60s Wednesday and even the 70s by Thursday afternoon. Although rain chances are not in the forecast for the next few days, relative humidity levels won’t be as low by the end of the week. Temps will climb to near record-breaking highs Friday into the mid-70s as high pressure keeps control of the area. A dry cold front late Saturday will pull temps back into the upper 50s – seasonable for this time of year – but, rain chances will remain limited as we move into the early part of the next week.