Alert Special Weather Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT Apr 22, 2026 Apr 22, 2026 Updated 12 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina Until 8 PM EDTWhat’s Happening:A Fire Danger Advisory is in effect for western North Carolina until 8 PM EDT. Low humidity and gusty winds are increasing the risk of wildfires.Affected Areas:Western North CarolinaWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Relative humidity between 20% and 25%Wind gusts between 15 and 20 mphVery dry vegetationImpacts:Increased potential for rapid wildfire spreadStatewide burn ban in effect Safety Tips:Avoid all outdoor burningReport any signs of fire to local authorities immediatelyStay informed through local news and weather updates People are also reading… McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday 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. QB Bryce Young gets honest about Panthers' big change on offense for 2026 Former North Carolina sharpshooter first rookie in NBA history to accomplish rare feat 52nd Little Miss McDowell pageant crowns 2026 winner Brush fire burns along Interstate 40 near Nebo; traffic down to one lane Mission Hospital McDowell’s Emergency Services recognized nationally as Unit of Distinction McDowell County restoring storm-damaged parks; cost expected to be more than $1 million 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 WED 6:00 AM EDT Increased Fire Danger Across Western North Carolina Wednesday Watch Now: Related Video Unable to play video AP top stories April 22 Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks Ukrainian Drones Just Crippled Russia's Biggest Oil Ports — 40% of Storage Destroyed Ukrainian Drones Just Crippled Russia's Biggest Oil Ports — 40% of Storage Destroyed Karoline Leavitt Defends $400 Million White House Renovation Karoline Leavitt Defends $400 Million White House Renovation 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 WED 6:00 AM EDT Increased Fire Danger Across Western North Carolina Wednesday
