Special weather declaration for Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes – increased fire risk – Friday, February 28, 2025

Last updated on February 28, 2025 9:27 a.m.

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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro and Yadkinville
332 on EST Fri February 28, 2025

… Increased fire risk through this evening for Northwest North
CAROLINA…

Dry surface conditions and gusty southwest winds create a
Increased threat to fire hazard conditions for northwest north
Carolina about this evening.

The relative humidity values ​​can decrease to 25 percent or lower, and
Wind gusts between 15 and 30 miles per hour are expected. Wind gusts will be
Most strongly at higher heights.

Please note your local burns that allow the authorities to see whether
You can burn outdoors today. If you burn, you should be careful
because fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.