Last Updated on March 4, 2025 8:33 am
NCZ001>006-018>020-041745-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville438 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025
…FIRE DANGER REMAINS ELEVATED ACROSS THE STATE OF NORTHCAROLINA…
Grass, brush, leaf and tree litter are very dry.
Although relative humidity minimums will be higher today,temperatures will be warmer and winds will be stronger during theafternoon and early evening hours. Rain is not expected to developsoon enough to have an impact on fuel moisture during the warmestpart of the day. As such, forestry officials still recommended torefrain from outdoor burning.
If you work with equipment that generates sparks, such aschainsaws or grinding tools, please ensure that fire suppressionequipment is readily available. Properly extinguish and disposeof any smoking materials.
Rain is on the way. Widespread showers are expected by Wednesdaymorning.