Alert Special Weather Statement until TUE 6:00 AM EDT Apr 13, 2026 Apr 13, 2026 Updated 20 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased Fire Danger Tuesday AfternoonWhat’s Happening:A fire danger advisory is in effect for Tuesday afternoon due to low humidity and increasing winds.What to Expect:Relative humidity values dropping to around 30%.Winds increasing to approximately 15 mph, with higher gusts possible.Dry vegetation and ongoing drought conditions. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Impacts:Increased risk of fires starting and spreading rapidly.Potential for uncontrolled fires if caution is not exercised. Safety Tips:Check with local authorities about burn permits.If burning outdoors, use extreme caution.Stay informed about local fire conditions and alerts. People are also reading… Concord beach music Hall of Fame singer dies in crash Cabarrus County roads to receive upgrades Friday Five: Fast food fun, beer, plants, running and poetry Second arrest made in Rowan fentanyl trafficking investigation Andy Langford: One councilperson's response to outcry against ICE detention center New Northwest area elementary school key project for CCS Friday Five: Traffic, a new restaurant, houses and more Kannapolis to host Carolinas Community Band Festival on April 25 UNC Charlotte receives major gift to launch Albert School of Construction Harrisburg's new turf fields complete, opening ceremony next week Top 5 can't-miss experiences at AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway Key UNC basketball guard makes decision on future Down payment aid package launches in Cabarrus County, expanding homeownership access Cabarrus Calendar The Cheesecake Factory expanding with possible Concord Mills location 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 MON 8:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in the Western Piedmont Until 8 PM Watch Now: Related Video Unable to play video AP top stories April 14 AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First Which college majors do grads actually love—and which would they skip? Which college majors do grads actually love—and which would they skip? Why being a first‑generation college student matters Why being a first‑generation college student matters
Special Weather Statement until MON 8:00 PM EDT Increased Fire Danger in the Western Piedmont Until 8 PM
