Landis, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA UNTIL 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 25 percent
range across much of western North Carolina this afternoon. Winds
are expected to be somewhat elevated in the afternoon, with gusts
between 15 and 20 mph. The low humidity combined with gusty winds
and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the
rapid spread of wildfires across the area.

A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest
Service. Outdoor burning is prohibited.