INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

Critically low relative humidity values will develop this
afternoon, ranging from 10% to 25%. Gusty southwest winds will
also develop this afternoon, ranging from 15-25 mph east of the
mountains and 20-35 mph across the mountains. Low relative
humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels will result in increased
fire danger today across western North Carolina and northeast
Georgia from noon to 8pm.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use
extreme caution.