Alert Special Weather Statement until THU 9:00 PM EDT Apr 16, 2026 Apr 16, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon and EveningWhat’s Happening:A fire danger advisory is in effect from noon EDT today through this evening. Dry conditions and gusty winds will enhance the risk of wildfires.What to Expect:Relative humidity will drop to 25-30% this afternoon.Winds will increase to 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.Dry vegetation and ongoing drought conditions contribute to rapid fire spread potential. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Impacts:Increased risk of wildfires catching and spreading quickly.Potential disruptions to outdoor activities and travel in affected areas. Safety Tips:Avoid outdoor burning and adhere to the statewide burn ban in North Carolina.Report any signs of fire to local authorities immediately.Ensure you have a plan in place to evacuate if necessary. People are also reading… Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday Where Duke basketball stands after one week in transfer portal McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees First freight train to return to Old Fort this Saturday. When can you see it come through McDowell? McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits Marion sixth graders say city needs a dog park; family nonprofit aiming to create toddler park Marion native assumes command of U.S. Army rapid response task force McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Frye Regional Medical Center given Immediate Jeopardy status. What does that mean and what's next? Buncombe County celebrates soon-to-be mountaintop public park McDowell County quilters guild donates to Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort Marion City Hall's cupola gets some repairs after leak, damage in winter storm When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or mcdowellnews.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Special Weather Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina This Afternoon and Evening Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining AP Top Stories April 16 AP AP Top Stories April 16 Swalwell's Capitol Hill office sign removed following resignation from Congress AP Swalwell's Capitol Hill office sign removed following resignation from Congress US To Deploy Thousands More Troops To The Middle East US To Deploy Thousands More Troops To The Middle East Recommended for you
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