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Dry and blustery conditions in the Carolinas have led to an increased fire danger due to a growing drought. The extended period of dry weather, combined with the dry air and wind, has created dangerous wildfire conditions. Several wildfires have already been reported in western North Carolina, with burn bans and air quality alerts in place. The ongoing drought and warm/dry atmosphere are fueling the wildfires and causing poor air quality in some mountain counties.
Expanding and worsening drought around the Carolinas is now leading to a big increase in wildfires. The largest fires are now burning in western NC where widespread burn bans and air quality alerts are in place. #SCwx #NCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/JgqzqBgmeg
A burn ban is in effect for a number of counties in western NC, and ongoing wildfires in the mountains are causing continued air quality problems in some areas. With the ongoing drought and continued warm and dry afternoon weather conditions, the wildfire risk remains high. #ncwx https://t.co/gTtAIjQSjd
Above-normal temperatures and dry conditions continue today. The warm/dry atmosphere and ongoing drought are fueling wildfires, leading to high particulate concentrations/poor air quality in some NC mountain counties. See https://t.co/r4QjH67kXg for details #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/8CZS5cjAtf
Dangerous Fire Weather conditions have developed over portions of the NC Mountains. Although winds will be lighter Monday, hot and dry conditions will continue to keep Fire Danger High. A Burn Ban is in place for 14 counties. Air Quality Alerts issued. #ncwx #scwx #gawx #avlwx https://t.co/4uLr8bmuiy
An unfortunate event is unfolding in the western hills of North Carolina as drought and a dry weather pattern persists. The Collett Ridge Fire continues to burn becoming the third large wildfire in the region. #NCfires https://t.co/bNs8JctcgK
Satellite loop of #smoke plume from 2 fires in western NC. Extended period of dry weather right at leaf fall has piled up a HUGE fuel load in forests. It won't take much to start rapidly spreading #wildfires. PLEASE tell your neighbors NOT to burn. https://t.co/iLNA6RJzX2
2 Wildfires burning in western North Carolina are showing up on the visible image this morning. The #drought combined with very dry air and any wind, is going to make for some dangerous wildfire conditions over the next week. #wncwx #ncwx #scwx https://t.co/k4iFSUkN7v
On this date, 7 years ago, an extended drought contributed to several wildfires across the mountains of North Carolina in early November of 2016. #ncwx https://t.co/UAjdwZuPzV
Drought is growing in North Carolina. It's been dry for weeks, and not much rain in our near future. This will mean an increased fire danger until the weather pattern changes. https://t.co/ykZi5Wx9Wr
Dry, blustery conditions are in order today as a cold air mass moves into the Carolinas. We've issued a fire danger statement for parts of the forecast area. Be safe out there! 🔥 #ncwx #scwx #gawx https://t.co/LhNHCASozO