Alert Special Weather Statement until TUE 8:15 PM EDT Apr 21, 2026 Apr 21, 2026 Updated 10 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina on WednesdayWhat’s Happening:A fire danger advisory is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening due to low humidity and gusty winds.Affected Areas:Western North CarolinaWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Relative humidity dropping to 20-30%.Winds with gusts reaching 20-25 mph.Very dry vegetation increasing fire risk.Impacts:Increased risk of rapid wildfire spread.Statewide burn ban in effect. Safety Tips:Avoid any outdoor burning.Report any signs of wildfire immediately to local authorities. People are also reading… Friday Five: Two new restaurants, Panda Fest, lawncare and acting broke As drought worsens Concord asks customers to conserve water Commissioners Notebook: Board discusses opioid settlement funds; revisions to Emergency Operations Plan Kannapolis Police: Teenager shot and killed Monday NC facing 'wild west' crossroads with cannabis usage, regulations Cabarrus Center at 5: From idea to impact, downtown hub reshapes local business landscape Concord named among nation’s best places to live in 2026 Buying a home in Concord costs far more than renting, a new study finds Historical marker in Rowan County honors nation’s first Black credit union Logan Community among two dozen added to Historic Places list Wonders win on scoreboard, but all winners in Jonathan Foundation game Second arrest made in Rowan fentanyl trafficking investigation Kannapolis will host document shredding event UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship Andy Langford: One councilperson's response to outcry against ICE detention center When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or independenttribune.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Special Weather Statement until WED 6:00 AM EDT Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina on Wednesday Watch Now: Related Video Unable to play video AP top stories for April 21 Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds Fuel prices driving up food costs, straining supply chains, says Chilliwack grocer Fuel prices driving up food costs, straining supply chains, says Chilliwack grocer Former ally implies Trump is the Antichrist Former ally implies Trump is the Antichrist
Special Weather Statement until WED 6:00 AM EDT Increased Fire Danger in Western North Carolina on Wednesday
