Blanch, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM 11 AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY...

Dry and windy conditions remain in place for today. Relative
humidities this afternoon will fall into the 20 to 25 percent
range across portions of northwest North Carolina, the Piedmont of
Virginia, and portions of the New River Valley. Wind gusts of 20
mph to locally 35 mph are also expected through late morning into
early evening.

These conditions, combined with dry fuels such as fallen leaves
and dead brush, will result in an increased threat of any fires
burning out of control across northwest North Carolina and
portions of the Piedmont and New River Valley regions of Virginia.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Please consult your
local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed
today.