Raleigh is getting a summer preview on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a bright, sunny start and an afternoon high expected near 89°F. The heat, paired with low humidity and very dry fuels, is pushing fire danger higher across parts of central North Carolina well before any evening showers move in.
Afternoon Heat And Elevated Fire Risk
A warm southwest flow will keep temperatures in the upper 80s this afternoon and drive minimum relative humidity down into the mid-20s in some spots. That dry air is a problem for south-central areas, where fire danger is elevated. The N.C. Forest Service’s statewide open-burning ban, in place since March 28, is still active and cancels burn permits; the state notes the order can come with fines and potential liability for escaped fires, according to the N.C. Department of Agriculture. With dry grasses on the ground and some gusts expected this afternoon, officials are urging people to hold off on debris burning and skip any spark-producing work if…..