Wednesday brings a noticeable shift in the overall weather pattern. Sunshine returns, but it comes with much drier air in place. Humidity levels are expected to fall into the 25β30% range, and when combined with wind gusts exceeding 20 mph, the risk for fire spreadΒ has increased.Β Outdoor burning is not recommended, as conditions could become hazardous quickly.
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.
A winter storm in the Southern US is affecting air travel. Be sure to check your flight status with your airline before heading to the airport.
Snow blanketed most of the North Carolina Foothills to Upstate South Carolina Tuesday evening with bitter cold wind chills creating the potential for ice. Depending on who you ask, youβll get mixed feelings about the snow.
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