Active AlertsPowells Point, NC

Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected Saturday. The ongoing drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the region. Min RH values of 25 to 35%, wind gusts to around 20 mph, and afternoon high temperatures mainly into the 90s will lead to increased fire danger from mid morning through early evening Saturday. Conditions Sunday may be similar ahead of an approaching cold front, with an additional Increased Fire Danger statement likely to be issued. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition sourceincluding machinery cigarette
S: and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.