Crumpler, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT TO 8 PM EDT
DUE TO A COMBINATION OF BREEZY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
VALUES AND VERY DRY FUELS...

The combination of afternoon relative humidity values between 17
and 25 percent, winds gusting between 15 mph and 25 mph, and very
dry fuels will lead to an increased risk for wildfires throughout
north central and northwest North Carolina today.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Please be reminded that a statewide burn ban issued by the NC
Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is
illegal.