Active AlertsRockingham, NC

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6
Pm Est Monday For The Piedmont Of Central Nc: Low relative humidity and strong, veering wind gusts will result in Red Flag criteria behind the cold front Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and strong wind gusts, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM EST Monday.
Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 007 Person, Fire Weather Zone 008 Granville, Fire Weather Zone 009 Vance, Fire Weather Zone 010 Warren, Fire Weather Zone 021 Forsyth, Fire Weather Zone 022 Guilford, Fire Weather Zone 023 Alamance, Fire Weather Zone 024 Orange, Fire Weather Zone 025 Durham, Fire Weather Zone 026 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 038 Davidson, Fire Weather Zone 039 Randolph, Fire Weather Zone 040 Chatham, Fire Weather Zone 041 Wake, Fire Weather Zone 073 Stanly, Fire Weather Zone 074 Montgomery, Fire Weather Zone 075 Moore, Fire Weather Zone 076 Lee, Fire Weather Zone 077 Harnett, Fire Weather Zone 083 Anson, Fire Weather Zone 084 Richmond, Fire Weather Zone 085 Scotland and Fire Weather Zone 086 Hoke.
Timing: From noon to 6 PM EST Monday.
Winds: West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 20 percent.
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning is issued for critical fire weather conditions. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior.