Brace for fire danger in the Piedmont region until Sunday midday

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A report was issued from the NWS Raleigh NC on Sunday at 9:31 a.m. for fire danger until 11:45 a.m. The alert is for Person, Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Davidson, Randolph, Chatham, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke and Cumberland counties.

"As a cold front moves through the region this morning little if any rain is expected to occur. Humidity values will drop to 15 to 25% this afternoon, and northwest winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph, fuels will dry out quickly. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through early evening. Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty winds, so expect worsening fire weather conditions across all of Central North Carolina. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina," comments the NWS.

This alert is in effect until 11:45 a.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 9:35 AM.