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Raleigh, North Carolina – Gusty winds and very dry air are combining to create an elevated fire danger across central North Carolina today, prompting officials to urge caution with any outdoor activities that could spark fires.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, a cold front moving through the region is bringing frequent wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph along with minimum relative humidity values dropping into the 25 to 30 percent range. These conditions are expected to peak this afternoon, especially across central and southern portions of the state, before cooler air settles in tonight…