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North Carolina – Dry air scours the landscape, tree limbs sway, and dormant grass crackles underfoot as winter conditions sharpen across central parts of the state. The air feels crisp and restless, and today’s weather carries two different risks that demand attention.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, an Increased Fire Danger remains in effect through early evening across central North Carolina. Relative humidity drops to around 25 to 30 percent while wind gusts reach 25 to 30 mph. Combined with dry fuels, fires can spread quickly during the afternoon hours…