Special Weather Statement
The combination of low relative humidity values near 25 to 35
percent, very dry fuels, and wind gusts of up to 20 to 25 mph will
produce increased fire danger across all of central North
Carolina today.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 07:28
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Special Weather Statement
Relative humidity in the 20 to 25% range are expected across the
western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this afternoon. Breezy
conditions are expected this afternoon as well with gusts between
15 to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, breezy conditions,
and dry vegetation will enhance the fire danger across the area.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 06:29
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Dec 31, 2025 05:27
Until: Dec 31, 2025 18:45
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY FOR THE
PIEDMONT OF CENTRAL NC...
Low relative humidity and strong, veering wind gusts will result in
Red Flag criteria behind the cold front Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Red Flag
Warning for low humidity and strong wind gusts, which is in
effect from noon to 6 PM EST Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 007 Person, Fire Weather
Zone 008 Granville, Fire Weather Zone 009 Vance, Fire Weather
Zone 010 Warren, Fire Weather Zone 021 Forsyth, Fire Weather
Zone 022 Guilford, Fire Weather Zone 023 Alamance, Fire
Weather Zone 024 Orange, Fire Weather Zone 025 Durham, Fire
Weather Zone 026 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 038 Davidson,
Fire Weather Zone 039 Randolph, Fire Weather Zone 040 Chatham,
Fire Weather Zone 041 Wake, Fire Weather Zone 073 Stanly, Fire
Weather Zone 074 Montgomery, Fire Weather Zone 075 Moore, Fire
Weather Zone 076 Lee, Fire Weather Zone 077 Harnett, Fire
Weather Zone 083 Anson, Fire Weather Zone 084 Richmond, Fire
Weather Zone 085 Scotland and Fire Weather Zone 086 Hoke.
* TIMING...From noon to 6 PM EST Monday.
* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Dec 28, 2025 17:21
Until: Dec 29, 2025 13:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Dec 28, 2025 16:42
Until: Dec 29, 2025 06:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 07, 2025 02:39
Until: Dec 07, 2025 14:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of patchy dense fog have developed across most of the South
Carolina Upstate and some parts of the North Carolina Piedmont
along Interstate 85. Visibility below 1 mile, and as low as 1/4
mile, is reported at multiple observing sites across these areas.
Expect fog to continue for the next several hours, possibly until
rush hour. Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.
If driving, increase your following distance and turn on your
low-beam headlights.
From: Dec 01, 2025 06:16
Until: Dec 01, 2025 12:00
Air Quality Alert
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh
has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates
for Iredell, Rowan, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, and Cabarrus
Counties, until midnight EST tonight.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates
concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards. For additional information, please visit the North
Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at
https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
From: Nov 21, 2025 16:40
Until: Nov 22, 2025 05:00
Special Weather Statement
Dead brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days
across much of western North Carolina due to breezy conditions
and low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast once
again today. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for
most of the afternoon and wind gusts may reach 20 mph at times.
These factors combined with dry vegetation will result in elevated
wildfire danger, especially this afternoon.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn Tuesday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 14:02
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:15
Special Weather Statement
Dead brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days
across much of western North Carolina due to breezy conditions
and low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast once
again on Tuesday. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for
most of the afternoon and wind gusts may reach 20 mph at times.
These factors combined with dry vegetation will result in elevated
wildfire danger, especially this afternoon.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn Tuesday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 05:46
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:15
Special Weather Statement
A dry air mass moves into the area behind a departing cold front
today. With warm temperatures remaining in place, relative
humidity values will drop into the 20 to 25 percent range across
the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont. Northwest wind gusts to
around 25 mph will continue into the afternoon as well. The
combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to
Increased Fire Danger across these areas this afternoon and
evening.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 16, 2025 07:43
Until: Nov 17, 2025 00:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of afternoon relative humidity values between
20 and 30 percent and westerly to northwesterly winds that will
gust mostly between 20 to 30 mph will produce increased fire
danger Sunday.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.
From: Nov 15, 2025 19:02
Until: Nov 16, 2025 23:15
Special Weather Statement
The combination of afternoon relative humidity values between
20 and 30 percent and westerly to northwesterly winds that will
gust mostly between 25 to 30 mph will produce increased fire
danger Sunday.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.
From: Nov 16, 2025 11:38
Until: Nov 16, 2025 23:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Nov 16, 2025 00:15
Until: Nov 16, 2025 20:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Nov 16, 2025 05:58
Until: Nov 16, 2025 20:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Nov 12, 2025 06:31
Until: Nov 13, 2025 00:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West to southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Nov 12, 2025 17:51
Until: Nov 13, 2025 00:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Nov 11, 2025 21:18
Until: Nov 12, 2025 08:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph possible. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 23 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 01:07
Until: Nov 11, 2025 14:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph possible. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 23 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 01:07
Until: Nov 11, 2025 09:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures ranging from 22 to 30 degrees are
expected.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 18:23
Until: Nov 10, 2025 08:30
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 24 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Freeze Warning, from 8 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 18:13
Until: Nov 10, 2025 06:15
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 24 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. For the
Freeze Warning, from 8 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 18:13
Until: Nov 10, 2025 06:15
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph possible. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 24 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 2
AM EST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 05:02
Until: Nov 10, 2025 05:15
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph possible. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 24 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 2
AM EST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 05:02
Until: Nov 10, 2025 05:15
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 14 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 14:02
Until: Nov 09, 2025 22:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures ranging from 22 to 30 degrees are
possible.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 05:08
Until: Nov 09, 2025 20:15
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures dropping into the lower and mid
20s.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 05:14
Until: Nov 09, 2025 13:15
Special Weather Statement
Although recent rains have led to some increased soil moisture,
abnormally dry conditions are still present over portions of the
Piedmont. The combination of low relative humidity dropping into the
30 to 35 percent range with gusty southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph,
an Increased Fire Danger statement has been issued for the Piedmont.
This is in effect for Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm. These weather
conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a threat of
adverse fire behavior.
Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether
burning is allowed for Wednesday. If you must burn, use extreme
caution, as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.
From: Nov 04, 2025 17:14
Until: Nov 05, 2025 09:00
Special Weather Statement
Abnormally dry conditions continue over portions of western North
Carolina. The combination of low relative humidity dropping into
the 30 to 35 percent range with gusty west to southwest winds of
20 to 30 mph, an Increased Fire Danger statement has been issued
for the Central and Northern Mountains and the Piedmont. This is
in effect for Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can
quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 04, 2025 18:07
Until: Nov 05, 2025 06:15
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 may result in frost formation.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or
plants if left uncovered.
From: Nov 02, 2025 07:05
Until: Nov 02, 2025 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures in the middle 30s will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...Central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or
plants if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost will be less likely in the urban Triad
and Triangle, where temperatures will not be as chilly.
From: Nov 01, 2025 19:00
Until: Nov 02, 2025 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in
frost formation.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or
plants if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost will be more widespread in the
typically colder rural and open locations and more limited in
urban locations in the Triad.
From: Oct 31, 2025 16:24
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures into the mid 30s will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Oct 31, 2025 16:07
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina,
and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Oct 31, 2025 12:02
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures falling into the lower to mid 30s tonight will
result in areas of frost.
* WHERE...The western Piedmont of North Carolina including the Triad
and a few of the Virginia border counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or
plants if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost will be more widespread in the
typically colder rural and open locations and more limited in
urban locations in the Triad.
From: Oct 31, 2025 07:20
Until: Oct 31, 2025 20:15
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Oct 30, 2025 17:45
Until: Oct 31, 2025 06:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Oct 30, 2025 22:16
Until: Oct 31, 2025 06:00
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
From: Oct 30, 2025 04:33
Until: Oct 30, 2025 12:45
Special Weather Statement
As drought conditions continue to worsen, the combination of
increasingly dry fuels and low relative humidity values dropping
into the 20 to 30%, will result in elevated fire potential and
continued threat of adverse fire behavior.
Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to
whether burning is allowed today. If you must burn, use extreme
caution, as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.
From: Oct 24, 2025 07:41
Until: Oct 24, 2025 23:00
Special Weather Statement
Dry and windy conditions return to the area today behind a
departing cold front. Afternoon relative humidity values are
expected to drop into the 25-30% range with intermittent wind
gusts up to 15-20 mph. This, combined with dry fuel conditions,
will result in increased fire danger across western North
Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina and northeast Georgia.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution, as fires
can spread rapidly under these conditions.
From: Oct 22, 2025 13:04
Until: Oct 23, 2025 01:15
Special Weather Statement
The combination of westerly winds gusting to 20-25 mph, with
infrequent gusts to 30 mph, relative humidity levels between 25 and
30 percent, and prolonged dryness, an increased fire danger
statement is now in effect for all of central NC on Wednesday from
11 am to 7 pm. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
From: Oct 21, 2025 16:48
Until: Oct 22, 2025 23:00
