Prepare for fire danger in Cherokee and Clay counties until Wednesday evening

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The NWS Morristown TN issued a weather alert at 10:17 a.m. on Wednesday for fire danger until 7 p.m. for Cherokee and Clay counties.

"Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20s across the forecast area this afternoon. Breezy winds will also accompany the low afternoon relative humidity. Gusts up to 15 mph are expected for central and southern Tennessee Valley and southwest North Carolina. Gusts will range between 15 and 25 mph for northeast Tennessee into southwest Virginia. The combination of low relative humidity and breezy winds will lead to an elevated fire risk. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today," according to the NWS.

This alert is in effect until 7 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM.