NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several North Carolina counties, effective Monday, Dec. 29.
According to the N.C. Forest Service, a red flag warning means certain conditions that could lead to critical fire weather are either occurring or will occur in these areas. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can create dangerous conditions for fire.
While open burning is permitted during a red flag warning, it is strongly not advised. Forestry officials are asking residents to postpone all outdoor burning, especially across central North Carolina. Debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in the state…