North Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/14/2026 10:51

Relative humidity values will fall into the 30 to 35 percent range this afternoon, with winds increasing to 10-15 mph with some higher gusts. With fuels remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly this afternoon across the western Piedmont. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors today. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.