Zirconia, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN THE NORTH
CAROLINA FOOTHILLS AND PIEDMONT...

Dry brush and leaf litter are very dry in the North Carolina
foothills and Piedmont, even following the minimal rainfall which
occurred this morning. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent
this afternoon and winds will continue to gust above 25 mph.
Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread
quickly once started, increasing the danger of wildfires.

Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty
winds, so expect worsening fire weather conditions across much of
North Carolina.

A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina.