Temperatures early Tuesday morning are sitting in the low 30s for many spots, and with a steady northwest breeze. Winds will continue to blow between about 10 and 20 mph through the day, with occasional gusts pushing close to 30 mph. So if you’re heading out early, you’ll want the winter coat again.
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 200 acres in an area of heavy tree damage from Hurricane Helene. This has lead to higher smoke production that is now impacting air quality for surrounding communities.
After burning 220 acres, the Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained.
Emergency crews in McDowell county made significant progress after weather conditions improved Wednesday night to contain the wildfire that burned an estimated 250 acres.
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
With gusty winds and low humidity, there is a higher than usual fire danger through the middle of the week.
Strong winds with gusts up to 50 mph will be possible through Tuesday afternoon for the high country.
The Queen City spent 67 consecutive hours at or below freezing this week -- the longest streak since the mid-90s!
A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida panhandle and eastern Carolinas.
