Be ready for fire danger in North Carolina until Tuesday night

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A report was issued from the NWS Blacksburg VA on Tuesday at 1:28 p.m. for fire danger until 11 p.m. The alert is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.

"The combination of low relative humidity in the 20 to 25% range, ongoing drought conditions, and gusty winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Wednesday. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. 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 leaves and grass. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal," comments the NWS.

This alert is in effect until 11 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM.