Alert Special Weather Statement until WED 6:00 AM EDT Apr 21, 2026 Apr 21, 2026 Updated 10 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger Across Western North Carolina WednesdayWhat’s Happening:An increased fire danger is expected from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening due to low humidity and gusty winds.Affected Areas:Western North CarolinaWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Relative humidity falling to 20-30%.Winds with gusts between 15 and 25 mph.Very dry vegetation increasing fire spread risk.Impacts:Increased threat of wildfire spread.Statewide burn ban in effect; outdoor burning is prohibited. Safety Tips: People are also reading… Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer 5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley Old Fort man charged with threatening clerk of court in McDowell County McDowell County park may get updates to trails, disc golf course, fishing access Freight train travels through Old Fort for first time since Hurricane Helene’s devastation He got a tattoo to commemorate a Fred Durst concert in Morganton. It never actually happened. First freight train to return to Old Fort this Saturday. When can you see it come through McDowell? McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees Former North Carolina sharpshooter first rookie in NBA history to accomplish rare feat Where Duke basketball stands after one week in transfer portal 52nd Little Miss McDowell pageant crowns 2026 winner McDowell County Schools superintendent: Our taxes pay for tomorrow's future Avoid outdoor burning and use of fire pits or grills.Report any signs of fire to local authorities immediately.Keep a safe distance from dry, grassy areas.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 Hot, dry conditions expected to continue for NC. Will there be water restrictions? Patrick Moore, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a meaningful amount of rain is not predicted for 10 days from Wednesday. Special Weather Statement until TUE 8:15 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina on Wednesday Watch Now: Related Video Unable to play video AP top stories for April 21 Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds Fuel prices driving up food costs, straining supply chains, says Chilliwack grocer Fuel prices driving up food costs, straining supply chains, says Chilliwack grocer Former ally implies Trump is the Antichrist Former ally implies Trump is the Antichrist Recommended for you
Hot, dry conditions expected to continue for NC. Will there be water restrictions? Patrick Moore, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a meaningful amount of rain is not predicted for 10 days from Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement until TUE 8:15 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina on Wednesday
