Warrensville, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND
VIRGINIA THROUGH 8PM...

Increased fire danger conditions exist today due to the
combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds. This will
result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires
through this evening.

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any
potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and
matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any
dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to
spread quickly.

Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited
before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban
is also in effect for North Carolina.