A cold front passing through eastern NC tonight will bring in
cool dry air and gusty northwest winds up to 25-30 mph in its wake
tomorrow afternoon. Combined with relative humidities of 25 to 30
percent, conditions will be conducive for the formation and
spread of fires over most of central NC, in a region that has
received below average rainfall and is currently in abnormally dry
conditions or in drought.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn
permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use
extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily
available.