Alert Special Weather Statement until WED 7:00 AM EDT Apr 14, 2026 Apr 14, 2026 Updated 18 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger Wednesday Afternoon for Western North CarolinaWhat’s Happening:A fire danger advisory is in effect for Wednesday afternoon due to low humidity and increased winds.Affected Areas:Western North CarolinaWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Relative humidity values will fall to 25-30%.Winds will increase to 10-15 mph, with higher gusts possible.Dry vegetation and ongoing drought conditions contribute to fire risk.Impacts: Increased risk of fires catching and spreading rapidly.Potential for outdoor burning activities to become hazardous. 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 before burning outdoors.If burning is permitted, exercise extreme caution.Be prepared to extinguish fires quickly if they get out of control.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 TUE 8:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in North Carolina Piedmont This Afternoon and Evening 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
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