North Carolina, Danger

Fire weather watch issued for North Carolina for Saturday, according to the NWS
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a fire weather watch at 2:11 p.m. on Friday valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The watch is for Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Caldwell Mountains,
Extreme Fire Danger for North Carolina, avoid open burning
Increased Fire DangerAfter spring warmth and an influx of dry air, the fire weather forecast for the Piedmont Triad will jump to the highest level, the Extreme Fire Danger rating for the weekend. The North Carolina Fire Danger Forecast is an adjective rating-based forecast that describes contributing environmental conditions that may cause fires to ignite and spread rapidly.
Increased fire danger in Upstate area of South Carolina, parts of North Carolina
There is an increased fire danger in parts of South Carolina and North Carolina Friday. Increased fire danger through 8 p.m. Saturday for these areas:
Fire weather watch affecting North Carolina Saturday, says the NWS
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued a fire weather watch at 1:56 p.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. The watch is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last September.
Much of North Carolina to reach ‘extreme’ wildfire danger over next several days
Much of North Carolina will reach “extreme” fire danger levels over the next several days, according to a state tracking tool. The heightened fire risk stretches across most of the state, with more than two-thirds of North Carolina counties in either the “extreme” or “very high” danger levels on Friday,
Weather alert for fire danger in North Carolina until Friday evening
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a report at 4:32 a.m. on Friday for fire danger until 7 p.m. The alert is for Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains,
Be prepared for fire danger in North Carolina until Friday evening
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued a report at 3:32 a.m. on Friday for fire danger until 8 p.m. The alert is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.
High fire danger warning issued for McDowell County
The combination of dry fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.
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Wildfires erupt near North Carolina towns ravaged by Hurricane Helene
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday morning, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell ...
Armstrong Fire in McDowell County 90% contained. 50+ acres burned.
A 52-acre wildfire in McDowell County is now 90% contained, the U.S. Forest Service says. The fire is burning in a area hit ...
Prepare for fire danger in the Piedmont region until early Friday evening
The NWS Raleigh NC issued a report at 3:59 a.m. on Friday for fire danger until 5 p.m. The alert is for Person, Granville, ...
Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion ...
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Private landowners in western North Carolina fight wildfire with prescribed fire
“They had just seen flooding across the landscape, and then, because it dried out so quickly, they started seeing wildfire concerns,” said Corey Davis, North Carolina’s assistant state ...
Dry weather raises wildfire risk in Eastern North Carolina
Forestry officials are warning residents about the increased risk of wildfires due to dry weather conditions in eastern North ...
Winter Wildfire Warnings Issued in 3 States
NWS meteorologists issued a red flag warning for the Pueblo, Colorado, forecast region. A red flag occurs when environmental conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread. Typically, this means winds ...