We’ll start things off with a bit of leftover cloud cover and some patchy fog, but by late morning into the afternoon, sunshine takes over. Winds stay light and temperatures climb into the upper 60s, making it one of those perfect days for outdoor activities. By evening, skies clear out and temperatures dip into the lower 40s.
As of 9 PM Saturday, the fire has scorched over 180 acres in the Triple community north of downtown Valdese.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect across parts of the Carolinas on Saturday as critical fire weather conditions move in.
Due to an increased fire risk, the North Carolina Forest Service has issued a burn ban for all counties in North Carolina.
Multiple wildfires are burning in western North Carolina. Due to the fire risk, there is a burn ban in place for the entire state.
Strong northwest gusts up to 50-60 mph possible for the mountains, along with accumulating snow Thursday night.
The National Hurricane Center released the Tropical Cyclone Report for hurricane Helene on Wednesday. Helene is responsible for at least 248 direct and indirect deaths in the United States.
North Carolina lawmakers agreed Wednesday to spend another $528 million on Hurricane Helene recovery.
Residents are surveying damage from unusually vicious weather in multiple U.S. states where violent twisters, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires decimated entire neighborhoods.
