Alert Special Weather Statement until TUE 8:00 PM EDT Apr 14, 2026 Apr 14, 2026 Updated Apr 14, 2026 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger in North Carolina Piedmont This Afternoon and EveningWhat’s Happening:A Fire Weather Advisory is in effect this afternoon and evening due to low humidity and gusty winds, increasing the risk of wildfires.Affected Areas:Western Piedmont of North CarolinaWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Relative humidity values will drop to 30-35%.Winds will increase to 10-15 mph with higher gusts.Dry conditions and ongoing drought will facilitate rapid fire spread. Impacts:Potential for rapid fire growth and spread.Increased risk of wildfires affecting travel and property. People are also reading… McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees 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 One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee McDowell legal leaders: Justice denied is a public shame McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday For McDowell High alum Michael Smith, education is a lifelong journey This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer First freight train to return to Old Fort this Saturday. When can you see it come through McDowell? Marion City Council recognizes Betty Lynch as Citizen of the Month Public hearing on Duke Energy rate increase request to be held in Morganton. 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 See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts Safety Tips:Check with local authorities about burn permits before burning outdoors.Exercise extreme caution if burning; fires can quickly become uncontrollable.Avoid activities that could spark a fire, such as using machinery that creates sparks.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 1:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon and Evening for Western North Carolina Special Weather Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina This Afternoon and Evening Watch Now: Related Video 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 House Democrats File 25th Amendment Bill Targeting Trump House Democrats File 25th Amendment Bill Targeting Trump Trump Doubles Down On Criticism Of Pope Leo Over Iran Trump Doubles Down On Criticism Of Pope Leo Over Iran Recommended for you
Special Weather Statement until WED 1:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon and Evening for Western North Carolina
Special Weather Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina This Afternoon and Evening
